Description
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring chicken and pesto, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper; cook until browned and cooked through.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and pesto sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese; toss to combine.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for easy meal prep.
- Adjust the amount of pesto based on your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg