If you're looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish, this Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta recipe is perfect for you. It's quick to make and packed with flavor, making it a great choice for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Plus, it's very easy to make, so even if you don't have much cooking experience, you can still make this dish with ease.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
- 1 pound of penne pasta
- 1/2 cup of basil pesto
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- 1/2 cup of chicken broth
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions:
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken strips with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chicken broth and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer and let reduce for about 3-5 minutes.
- Add in basil pesto and heavy cream, whisking until well combined. Let sauce simmer for about 2-3 minutes until it thickens up a bit.
- Add cooked pasta and chicken strips back into the skillet with the sauce. Toss everything together until well coated in the creamy pesto sauce.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately and enjoy!
