Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta: A Deliciously Indulgent Twist
A rich and creamy pasta dish that combines tender chicken with flavorful pesto.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine
- 1 pound chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Reduce heat to low, then stir in the heavy cream and pesto sauce. Mix until combined.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta in the sauce.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and fresh basil. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Add vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta