Looking for an easy and delicious pasta dish? Try this creamy pesto chicken and mushroom pasta recipe! It's packed with flavor and perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients:
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup pesto
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Instructions:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Add sliced mushrooms and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the mushrooms are softened and browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add chicken broth to the skillet and scrape up any browned bits. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and pesto. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat the pasta in the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese.
This image showcases the finished dish and highlights the creamy texture of the sauce. The white bowl and fork provide contrast to the green pesto and brown chicken and mushrooms. The sprig of basil adds a pop of color and freshness.
This image shows the chicken and mushrooms cooking in the skillet, which can help users visualize the recipe steps. The steam rising from the pan indicates the heat and adds a dynamic element to the image.
This image highlights the pesto sauce being added to the skillet and stirred into the chicken and mushrooms. The green color of the pesto stands out against the brown and white colors of the other ingredients. This image can help users understand the process of making the sauce.
