Easy Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta Sauce: Quick Weeknight Recipe

Name: Easy Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta Sauce: Quick Weeknight Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 500 grams Chicken Breast (Cut into cubes); 1 tablespoon Olive Oil; 2 cloves Garlic (Minced); 1 cup Heavy Cream (Approximately 240ml); 1/2 cup Pesto Sauce (Approximately 120ml); 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (Grated, plus more for serving); 1 teaspoon Salt (To taste); 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper (To taste)

Learn how to make a rich and flavorful creamy chicken pesto sauce, perfect for pasta. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken, aromatic pesto, and a luscious cream base, ideal for a delicious weeknight meal.

#Chicken Recipe

#Pesto Sauce

#Creamy Pasta

#Easy Dinner

#Weeknight Meal

#Italian Inspired

Delicious Creamy Chicken Pesto Sauce Ready to Serve

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian-American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

550

Calories

45g

Protein

10g

Carbs

38g

Fat

Sauce Simmering with Chicken and Pesto

Ingredients

Chicken Breast
(Cut into cubes)
500 grams
Olive Oil
1 tablespoon

Garlic
(Minced)
2 cloves
Heavy Cream
(Approximately 240ml)
1 cup
Pesto Sauce
(Approximately 120ml)
1 cup
Parmesan Cheese
(Grated, plus more for serving)
1 cup
Salt
(To taste)
1 teaspoon

Black Pepper
(To taste)
1 teaspoon

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Golden Brown Chicken Cooking in the Pan

Instructions

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Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken breast and cook until golden brown on all sides.
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Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken breast and cook until golden brown on all sides.
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Do not overcrowd the pan; cook chicken in batches if necessary to ensure even browning.
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Reduce heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Reduce heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it can turn bitter.

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Pour in the heavy cream and stir well. Then add the pesto sauce and mix until fully combined.
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Pour in the heavy cream and stir well. Then add the pesto sauce and mix until fully combined.
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Ensure the cream is at room temperature to prevent it from splitting when added to the hot pan.
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Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
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Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
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Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
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Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it melts and incorporates into the sauce.
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Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it melts and incorporates into the sauce.
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Remove from heat immediately after cheese is melted to keep the sauce creamy.

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Serve the creamy chicken pesto sauce hot, ideally over your favorite pasta. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
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Serve the creamy chicken pesto sauce hot, ideally over your favorite pasta. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
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This sauce pairs wonderfully with fettuccine, spaghetti, or penne.