Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta: Easy Comfort Food for Any Night
Delicious creamy chicken pesto pasta that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the diced chicken. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add the pesto sauce and heavy cream to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Mix in the cooked penne pasta and Parmesan cheese, ensuring everything is well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- This dish can easily be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg