Best 11 Creamy Chicken Pesto Fettuccine Recipes

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Craving a creamy and flavorful pasta dish? Look no further than our guide to the best creamy chicken pesto fettuccine recipes. This classic combination of tender chicken, creamy sauce, aromatic pesto, and al dente fettuccine makes for a satisfying and versatile meal. Whether you prefer a quick weeknight dinner or an indulgent weekend feast, we have curated a selection of recipes that cater to diverse tastes and skill levels. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this delectable pasta dish that strikes the perfect balance between richness and freshness.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN PESTO FETTUCCINE



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This Creamy Pan Fried Pesto Chicken Fettuccine is a quick and easy week night dish made with seasonal vegetables, fresh cream and wholewheat pasta. As easy mid week meals go, this one doesn't get a lot easier. If you like pesto, you'll love this quick and healthy pasta dish.

Provided by Stephanie

Categories     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 chicken breasts - sliced into stir fry strips
340 ml full fat cream
3 tablespoons fresh basil pesto
2 x large zucchini (sliced)
1 garlic clove (finely sliced/crushed)
Salt and Pepper to taste
Wholewheat or Spinach Fettuccine

Steps:

  • Cook Fettuccine as per packet instructions
  • Heat up a large pan on the stove. Add olive oil, chicken, salt and pepper. Cook until chicken starts to brown.
  • Add pesto, garlic and zucchini. Fry for a minute and stir.
  • Pour in cream. Bring to the boil, then turn heat to medium and allow to simmer for 3 - 5 minutes. Cream will reduce ad start to thicken.
  • Remove from heat and add cooked pasta to pan. Toss gently to coat pasta with creamy sauce.
  • Serve immediately.

CHICKEN FETTUCCINE WITH PESTO CREAM SAUCE



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Use our Basil Pesto to whip up this crowd-pleasing creamy pasta dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 to 8 ounces each)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound fettuccine
4 cubes (1/2 cup) frozen Basil Pesto
1/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap. With a meat mallet or heavy skillet, pound chicken to an even 3/4-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet; cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Slice each piece across the grain into 4 or 5 strips; cover to keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water. Drain pasta and return to pot.
  • In a small saucepan, heat pesto over low until liquefied. Stir in cream; heat until warm. Toss pasta with reserved cooking water and half the sauce. Divide among shallow bowls; top with chicken. Drizzle with remaining sauce.

FETTUCCINE WITH CREAMY PESTO



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt
12 ounces dried egg fettuccine
1 10-ounce bag spinach
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup heavy cream
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup prepared pesto

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs for al dente, adding the spinach during the last 30 seconds of cooking. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta and spinach.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the heavy cream, nutmeg, lemon zest and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Increase the heat to medium high and bring the liquid to a simmer. Add the pasta and spinach and toss until coated, about 1 minute. Stir in the cheese and season with salt and pepper. Stir in enough of the reserved cooking water to loosen the sauce.
  • Remove from the heat and immediately stir in the pesto. Divide among bowls; top with pepper and more parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 670, Fat 37 grams, SaturatedFat 19 grams, Cholesterol 188 milligrams, Sodium 802 milligrams, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 21 grams, Sugar 5 grams

CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN



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All the flavors of Italian pesto (fresh basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, and garlic) in a simple creamy sauce. Also works well with thinly sliced pork tenderloin. Add a splash of milk or cream for a slightly thinner sauce. Serve over rice or pasta with extra Parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top.

Provided by JODIE4

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
4 large cloves garlic, sliced
3 ½ tablespoons sherry
¼ cup pine nuts
½ cup chopped fresh basil
1 (8 ounce) container reduced fat sour cream
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the chicken for about 5 minutes, until lightly browned. Mix the garlic and sherry into the skillet. Cook and stir until all the liquid has been reduced and the chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
  • Mix the pine nuts into the skillet, and cook 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low, and mix in the basil, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, and pepper. Continue cooking until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Cholesterol 86 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 210.1 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

SLOW COOKER CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN AND PASTA



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Super-creamy and flavorful from pesto and grated Parmesan cheese, this chicken and pasta dish is made in a slow cooker and perfectly rich.

Provided by Meretia

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pasta

Time 5h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups water, or as needed
salt and pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) jar pesto
2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
1 (16 ounce) package egg noodles
8 ounces grated Parmesan-Romano-Asiago cheese
½ cup milk

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a slow cooker on High power. Add broth and water to cover. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and cook until chicken is no longer pink inside, about 3 hours.
  • Remove chicken from slow cooker, shred using a fork, and return meat to the pot. Add 1 cup cream and entire jar of pesto.
  • Cook on High 1 more hour.
  • Add remaining cream, egg noodles, and 3/4 of the grated Parmesan-Romano-Asiago cheese to the slow cooker. Add milk.
  • Cook on High until noodles are cooked, about 1 hour more. Add extra milk for a thinner sauce. Top with remaining Parmesan-Romano-Asiago cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 831.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Cholesterol 230.6 mg, Fat 49.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 49.9 g, SaturatedFat 24 g, Sodium 1075 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

ONE-POT CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN PASTA



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Pesto lovers, this recipe is for you! We loaded this pasta dish with a creamy pesto sauce, fresh spinach and flavor-packed chicken for an easy weeknight meal the whole family will love.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 package (16 oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 1/2 cups Progresso™ reduced sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz container)
8 oz uncooked farfalle (bow-tie) pasta (about 3 cups)
4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup refrigerated basil pesto (from 7-oz container)
1 package (8 oz) fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In 5- to 5 1/2-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat; season chicken with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Cook chicken in oil 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink. With slotted spoon, transfer to plate, and keep warm.
  • Add chicken broth and pasta to Dutch oven; heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 12 to 14 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most of liquid is absorbed.
  • Add cream cheese and pesto, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted. Stir in chicken; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is heated through.
  • Gradually stir in spinach until starting to wilt. Just before serving, garnish with basil and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 3 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 770 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

CREAMY CHICKEN BACON PESTO PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: bacon, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onions, garlic, spinach, milk, fettuccine, pesto, parmesan cheese, fresh parsley

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 strips bacon, sliced
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 onions, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
5 oz spinach
5 cups milk
1 lb fettuccine
½ cup pesto
1 cup parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
fresh parsley, chopped, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Add chicken and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink, then remove from the pot and set aside.
  • Add the onions and garlic and cook to the pot and cook until softened. When onions are caramelized, add spinach and cook until wilted. Add the milk and bring to boil. Add the fettuccine to the boiling milk and cover. Cook the fettuccine over medium heat until the milk thickens and the pasta is cooked, about 7 minutes.
  • Return the chicken to the pot. Stir in the pesto and Parmesan. Garnish with parsley and more Parmesan.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1238 calories, Carbohydrate 115 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 81 grams, Sugar 23 grams

CHICKEN FETTUCCINE WITH PESTO CREAM SAUCE



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Make and share this Chicken Fettuccine With Pesto Cream Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jean R

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless
salt
fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces fettuccine
1/2 cup prepared pesto sauce
1/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Place the chicken breast between tow pieces of plastic wrap. Pound chicken with a meat mallet to an even 3/4-inch thickness. Season them with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet; cook the chicken 3-4 minutes on each side. Slice each breast across the grain into 4 or 5 strips. Keep warm.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta and return to the pot.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan heat pesto sauce over low heat until warm. Stir in cream. Pour over hot pasta and toss. Add chicken, toss gently and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.4, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 91.5, Sodium 40.5, Carbohydrate 41, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.1, Protein 15.9

CREAMY CHICKEN PESTO FETTUCCINE



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How to make quick chicken pesto fettuccine

Provided by Love Food Not Cooking

Categories     Main

Time 17m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tbsp pinenuts
4 oz fettuccini, dried or fresh
3 oz basil pesto
2 tbsp heavy cream
8 oz cooked chicken
2 cups baby spinach
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Lightly toast the pine nuts in a pan (3-4 minutes), remove from heat and crush with the flat of a knife.
  • Cook the fettuccine in boiling water according to the instructions on the pack (approx 11 minutes).
  • While the fettuccine is cooking, roughly chop the baby spinach leaves. Shred or chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  • Add pesto and cream to a jar and shake to mix well.
  • When the fettuccine is cooked, drain and return to the pot.
  • Add the creamy pesto sauce, the chicken and chopped baby spinach to the fettuccine. Mix well.
  • Serve topped with crushed pinenuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 667.42 calories, Carbohydrate 46.52 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 156.63 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 34.91 grams fat, Fiber 3.73 grams fiber, Protein 40.72 grams protein, SaturatedFat 9.17 grams saturated fat, Sodium 535.91 grams sodium, Sugar 2.81 grams sugar, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams unsaturated fat

CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN



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You really won't miss the cheese at all in this dairy-free pesto. It's especially good over cauliflower rice or gluten-free pasta. -Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
PESTO:
1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves
1/4 cup packed fresh parsley leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup canned coconut milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine the first 5 ingredients; brush over chicken. Place in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake until a thermometer reads 165°, 20-25 minutes., Meanwhile, place basil, parsley and salt in a small food processor; pulse until chopped. While processing, gradually add coconut milk in a steady stream until mixture is pureed. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 684mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic exchanges

CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN PASTA



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Make and share this Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kaitrin

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces pasta, uncooked
4 cloves chopped garlic
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 chicken breast, cooked and cubed
1 tablespoon pesto sauce
parmesan cheese
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Saute garlic in butter and olive oil until fragrant. Cook pasta while sauce cooks, according to package directions.
  • Add chicken, whipping cream, salt, and pepper (to taste).
  • Let sauce simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add pesto and parmesan. Stir until creamy and thickened.
  • Pour pasta, sprinkle desired amount of parmesan over dish.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh herbs, good quality pesto, and a creamy sauce will make all the difference.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken is best when cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
  • The right pasta is important. Fettuccine is a great choice for this dish as it holds the sauce well. You could also use other pasta shapes such as penne or rotini.
  • If you don't have pesto on hand, you can make your own. There are many recipes available online. Or, you can use a jarred pesto, just be sure to choose a good quality brand.
  • Garnish the dish with fresh herbs or grated Parmesan cheese before serving for an extra touch of flavor.

Conclusion:

Creamy chicken pesto fettuccine is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that will impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give creamy chicken pesto fettuccine a try. You won't be disappointed.

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