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Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta: The Easy Weeknight Indulgence

Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta
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Dive into this creamy chicken pesto pasta, perfect for a quick weeknight meal!

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fusilli pasta
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
  • 1 cup pesto sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the fusilli pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and sauté until heated through.
  3. Stir in the pesto sauce and heavy cream, mixing until well combined.
  4. Add the cherry tomatoes and garlic powder, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Toss in the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese, stirring until everything is well coated.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
  • Add spinach or broccoli for extra veggies.

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