Easy Chicken Pesto Pasta – Creamy, Flavorful & Ready in 25 Minutes
This chicken pesto pasta is creamy, flavorful, and loaded with tender chicken and fresh pesto. A perfect weeknight dinner 🍗🌿
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 8 ounces of uncooked pasta I used penne
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts cut into bite-size strips
- 1 cup pesto with your favorite store-bought
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese to taste tablespoon
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water for the pasta and cook it al dente according to the package instructions.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a skillet, and add the chicken, stirring until coated. Sauté over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes, ensuring it's no longer pink on the outside but not fully cooked inside. It's okay if it doesn't brown.
- Add the pesto and cream to the skillet, give it a good stir, and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the skillet, tossing it with the sauce. Season with salt and pepper as needed. If you like, top it with Parmesan.
- Enjoy your delicious and quick pesto chicken pasta!