Description
This creamy chicken pesto pasta is an easy and delicious meal perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions; drain.
- In a large skillet, combine the cooked chicken, pesto sauce, and heavy cream over medium heat.
- Add in the cooked pasta and stir until combined.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Allow to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for added convenience.
- Replace heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter dish.
- Top with additional Parmesan for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg