Looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal that is bursting with flavor? Creamy red pesto chicken with pasta is the perfect dish for you! This easy-to-make dish features succulent chicken cooked in a creamy, flavorful red pesto sauce, tossed with tender pasta. With a symphony of zesty tomatoes, fragrant basil, rich Parmesan cheese, and a hint of tangy lemon, this dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. So gather your ingredients and let's embark on this culinary journey to create a creamy red pesto chicken with pasta that will make your taste buds dance with delight!
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CREAMY RED PESTO CHICKEN WITH PASTA
I was surprised how quickly and easily this recipe came together. It's tasty and looks good. I used creme fraiche for this but I expect sour cream would work as well.
Provided by Shuzbud
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 25m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring water to the boil in a saucepan and start to cook the pasta (if using fresh pasta, start cooking it later).
- Heat the oil in a skillet over a medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook for 4 minutes.
- Add the diced red onion and cook for a further 5 minutes.
- Add the sundried tomato pesto and creme fraiche to the chicken and onion in the skillet. Stir and heat through thoroughly, making sure the chicken is fully cooked.
- Stir in the grated parmesan cheese and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add the sauce to the pasta, stir through and serve, or alternatively serve the pasta topped with the sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 818.2, Fat 36.6, SaturatedFat 14.4, Cholesterol 148.2, Sodium 133.4, Carbohydrate 75.7, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 4.9, Protein 44.3
CHICKEN & CREAMY PESTO PASTA
Fresh basil and creme fraiche make a mid-week pesto pasta dinner into a dish impressive enough for friends. This will become a firm favourite.
Provided by hollyj
Time 15m
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the oil and fry the chicken. After a minute add the courgette.
- Mix the creme fraiche and pesto together.
- Just as the chicken and courgette seems done throw in your cherry tomatoes and cook for about a minute, or until the tomatoes begin to soften. (Not too long or they will turn to sauce!)
- Add the pesto and creme fraiche mix, plus some basil leaves (about 10), to the chicken pan and heat through, covering the other ingredients.
- Drain the pasta, plate up and serve the chicken and sauce on top. Sprinklw with some more basil leaves if you want.
- You can make more of less sauce really easily and add as much chicken as you like to suit all appetites and tastes, less pesto or more could be added too.
PHENOMENAL CHICKEN AND PASTA IN CREAMY PESTO SAUCE
An extremely delicious meal: the crunch of pine nuts and the tang of sun-dried tomatoes combine with chicken and pasta in a heavenly pesto cream sauce. Be sure to taste and salt before serving, because depending on what kind of chicken broth you use, the dish may require no salt at all or may be extremely under-salted.
Provided by GILL846
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Place basil, garlic, Parmesan, pine nuts, and tomato in a food processor. Gradually add olive oil, while pulsing, until mixture is smooth and creamy.
- In a bowl, stir together chicken broth, 1 cup white wine, dried basil, oregano, and minced garlic. Stir in chicken pieces.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook until just al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Set aside.
- Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions, and sprinkle with sugar. Cook until the onions are soft and translucent. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and pine nuts, and cook about 3 minutes. Stir in chicken and marinade. Stir in 1/2 cup white wine. Simmer chicken pieces, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
- Add pasta and pesto to the skillet. Stir in cream, and cook until the sauce is thickened. Adjust salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, and serve with freshly grated Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 943 calories, Carbohydrate 71.1 g, Cholesterol 126.7 mg, Fat 49.9 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 45.7 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 220.6 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
CREAMY CHICKEN AND ROASTED RED PEPPER PASTA RECIPE
This creamy, hearty pasta is ready in less than 30 minutes. With grilled chicken, roasted red peppers, and mozzarella cheese it's a dish everyone will love.
Provided by Camille
Categories Main Course
Yield 4-5
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. While it cooks, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook the onion and garlic till soft. Whisk in half and half and chicken broth. Stir in seasoned salt and mozzarella. Lower the heat to keep the sauce from boiling.
- Add the chicken and red pepper slices to the sauce. Stir frequently and keep and eye on the heat so it doesn't boil. Drain the cooked pasta and stir it together with the sauce.
- Add chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 2590 kcal, Fat 141 g, SaturatedFat 71 g, Cholesterol 538 mg, Sodium 6949 mg, Carbohydrate 194 g, Sugar 42 g, Protein 160 mg
CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN AND PASTA
This is one of our favorite dinners with leftover roasted chicken. We love chicken and we love pasta, and we always have an abundance of pesto in the freezer so this is a natural. Use any pasta you like.
Provided by Penny Stettinius
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat the cream, add the pesto, stirring well and add the cheese.
- Then add the chicken, season with salt and pepper and toss with the pasta.
- Serve in large bowls, top with torn basil leaves, additional Parmesan, and dried pepper flakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 815.4, Fat 43.5, SaturatedFat 26, Cholesterol 145.8, Sodium 235.8, Carbohydrate 94.5, Fiber 12.5, Sugar 0.2, Protein 15.9
Tips:
- To make the pesto, use fresh basil leaves for the best flavor. - If you don't have pine nuts, you can substitute walnuts or almonds. - Use a high-quality olive oil for the pesto to get the best flavor. - When cooking the chicken, be sure to season it well with salt and pepper. - Don't overcook the chicken, or it will become dry and tough. - If you want a thicker sauce, you can add more cream or Parmesan cheese. - Serve the pasta with a sprinkle of fresh basil leaves for garnish.Conclusion:
Creamy Red Pesto Chicken with Pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The pesto is flavorful and creamy, and the chicken is tender and juicy. The pasta is cooked to perfection and is the perfect accompaniment to the chicken and pesto. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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