Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta
Tender chicken and rotini pasta are smothered in a delectable pesto sauce and topped with Parmesan cheese in this quick and easy Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta recipe.
Servings 4 people
Calories 509kcal
Cost $15
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz package of tri-color rotini pasta
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1½ tbsp Exta Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 skinless boneless chicken breasts cut into thin strips
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1¼ cups heavy cream
- ¼ cup pesto
- 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese shredded
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of lightly salted water, then add pasta and cook according to insturctions on box for al dente.
- Meanwhile, slice the chicken breasts into strips, and season with salt and pepper.
- Then heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet oven medium heat until the butter is completely melted.
- Add in the fresh minced garlic and saute for about 1 minute before adding chicken strips.
- Cook until chicken is completely white on the outside.
- Reduce heat, then stir in the heavy cream, pesto, Parmesan cheese, and a dash of salt and pepper.
- Cook until chicken is no longer pink on the inside.
- Drain pasta, and add it to the chicken and sauce.
- Mix well and serve, sprinkling some more Parmesan cheese on top.
Nutrition
Serving: 1person | Calories: 509kcal