One Pot Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta: Easy and Indulgent Meal
A delicious and easy recipe for One Pot Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One pot
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 12 ounces pasta
- 1 cup pesto
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in pasta, pesto, chicken broth, and heavy cream.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Cook until pasta is al dente and sauce is creamy.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- This dish can be easily customized with vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
- You can use store-bought or homemade pesto.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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