Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta: The Best Weeknight Comfort Dish
A delicious and easy recipe for creamy chicken pesto pasta that’s perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the shredded chicken and pesto sauce, stirring to combine.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta, weeknight dinner, comfort food