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Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta: Easy & Delicious Dinner Recipe
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Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta: Easy & Delicious Dinner Recipe
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Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta: Easy & Delicious Dinner Recipe

Learn how to make a truly delicious and creamy pesto chicken pasta in under 30 minutes! This easy recipe combines tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a rich, savory pesto cream sauce for a perfect weeknight meal. A family favorite that's quick, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying.
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Sautรฉed Chicken Cubes
Sautรฉed Chicken Cubes

Recipe Information

15m
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
35m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Italian-American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
550
Calories
35g
Protein
50g
Carbs
25g
Fat
Pesto Cream Sauce Simmering
Pesto Cream Sauce Simmering

Ingredients

  • Chicken Breast
    (cut into bite-sized cubes)

    2 pieces

  • Pasta

    300 grams
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  • Pesto

    1 cup

  • Heavy Cream

    1 cup

  • Parmesan Cheese
    (grated, plus more for serving)

    1 cup

  • Olive Oil

    2 tablespoons

  • Garlic
    (minced)

    2 cloves
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  • Salt

    1 teaspoon

  • Black Pepper

    1 teaspoon
Servings: 4
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Pasta & Chicken Tossed in Sauce
Pasta & Chicken Tossed in Sauce

Instructions

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  • 1

    Cut chicken breast into bite-sized cubes. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
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    Cut chicken breast into bite-sized cubes. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
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    Ensure chicken is cut evenly for consistent cooking.
  • 2

    In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
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    In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
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    Don't overcrowd the pan; cook chicken in batches if necessary.
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  • 3

    Reduce heat to medium. Pour in heavy cream, pesto, and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir well to combine. Season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
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    Reduce heat to medium. Pour in heavy cream, pesto, and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir well to combine. Season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
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    Whisk continuously to prevent the cream from splitting.
  • 4

    Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the sauce and chicken. Toss to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan.
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    Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the sauce and chicken. Toss to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan.
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    Pasta water helps emulsify the sauce and thicken it naturally.
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