Chicken Pesto Pasta
A quick and easy chicken pesto pasta that is smothered in a creamy basil pesto sauce. With only 5 ingredients, it's perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta (such as penne or farfalle)
- 1 - 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts , cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 cup pesto
- ½ cup whipping cream
- salt and pepper , to taste
Optional for serving: sun dried tomatoes, baby spinach, grated parmesan
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water and about a teaspoon of salt to boil and cook pasta according to directions on package until al dente.
- Meanwhile, season chicken with salt and pepper. Add olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high. Sauté chicken for about 3-4 minutes, until no longer pink.
- Add pesto and cream to the pan with the chicken, stir and simmer for 5 minutes
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet, tossing with the chicken and sauce.
Optional additions: Add spinach or dried tomatoes and stir, if desired. Top with grated parmesan.
Nutrition
Calories: 334kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 19g, Fat: 27g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 74mg, Sodium: 479mg, Potassium: 298mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 1147IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 83mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
