Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta: Easy Recipe for Delicious Comfort Food
A delightful and creamy chicken pesto pasta dish that is easy to prepare and perfect for a comforting dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Nut-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the cooked chicken.
- Stir in the pesto sauce and heavy cream, mixing well.
- Add the cooked spaghetti and cherry tomatoes to the skillet, tossing to combine.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding sautéed garlic or spinach.
- Adjust the amount of pesto to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 55 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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