Parmesan pesto pasta with chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and flavorful meal. With a combination of creamy, nutty pesto sauce, tender chicken, and the savory flavors of parmesan cheese, this dish is sure to become a favorite. The pesto sauce, made with fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, and parmesan cheese, adds a vibrant flavor to the pasta, while the chicken provides a satisfying protein component. Parmesan cheese, with its salty and nutty taste, adds an extra layer of richness to the dish. Altogether, these ingredients create a delightful and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion.
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PESTO PASTA WITH CHICKEN
Easy and delicious pasta with chicken. Serve with crusty bread and salad for a quick dinner. Use as much or as little pesto sauce as you like. Using homemade pesto will taste even better, but it adds to prep time. Enjoy!
Provided by Kristin
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic until tender, then stir in chicken. Season with red pepper flakes. Cook until chicken is golden, and cooked through.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, sun-dried tomatoes and pesto. Toss to coat evenly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 22.1 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 153.5 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
ONE-PAN GARLIC CHICKEN PESTO PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: canola oil, chicken breasts, garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, heavy cream, grated parmesan cheese, pesto, penne pasta, cherry tomato, parmesan cheese, fresh basil
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a pan over high heat. Combine the chicken, garlic, salt, and pepper, cooking until chicken is browned.
- Then, mix in the heavy cream, parmesan, and pesto, stirring until evenly combined.
- Next, bring to a boil and cook until the sauce has reduced, about five to seven minutes.
- Toss in the pasta and cherry tomatoes, stirring until evenly coated. Remove from heat.
- To serve, sprinkle parmesan cheese and basil on top!
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 892 calories, Carbohydrate 99 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 47 grams, Sugar 6 grams
PARMESAN PESTO PASTA WITH CHICKEN
easy dish that tastes difficult. great for last minute get-togethers, just add salad and hot crusty french bread.....yum
Provided by Jessica Costello
Categories Chicken
Time 20m
Yield 1 pan
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- in large saucepan combine butter, milk, half and half and parmesan cheese.
- stir over med heat untill cheese is melted.
- add pesto sauce mix and chicken.
- simmer 5-7 minutes, until sauce thickens.
- serve over pasta.
CREAMY CHICKEN PESTO PASTA
Make and share this Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Cooking in Missouri
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package. Drain and set aside.
- In large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter and the olive oil over medium heat.
- Brown chicken breasts on both sides until nicely golden and cooked through, about 8-9 minutes each side. Remove from pan and cut into 1/2 pieces.
- Pour out drippings from pan but don't wipe the pan out. In the same pan, melt 1/4 cup butter on medium heat. Add the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 2 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and dash of white pepper. Cook 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently. Slowly stir in the parmesan cheese into a creamy mixture, stirring constantly. Stir in the pesto sauce and cook for about 5 minutes, until thickened. Stir in the chicken pieces for about 3 minutes.
- Serve with breadsticks.
- Serve chicken and sauce over the hot noodles.
- Garnish with parmesan cheese and fresh ground black pepper (optional).
PESTO PASTA CHICKEN BAKE
Creamy and delicious and nice enough to serve to guests.
Provided by Genevieve Johns Seivert
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Baked and Roasted
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 3 1/2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- Drain pasta and place in a large bowl. Add cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, artichoke hearts, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and pimento peppers; mix to combine. Spoon pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is bubbly, 35 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 607.6 calories, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 58.3 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 31.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 1072.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
PESTO PARMESAN CHICKEN
Need a yummy idea for chicken breasts? Try this 4-ingredient idea using crispy panko bread crumbs.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with foil; spray with cooking spray. Between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper, place each chicken breast smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/2-inch thick.
- In shallow dish, mix together pesto and mayonnaise. In another shallow dish. mix together bread crumbs and cheese. Dip chicken into pesto mixture then dip in panko mixture. Place on baking sheet.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (165°F) and coating is golden brown. Garnish with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 430 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. Fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, and chicken will give your pasta dish the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken should be cooked through but still juicy. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
- Use a good quality pesto. A good pesto will have a bright green color and a nutty flavor. You can make your own pesto or buy it from the store.
- Add the pasta to the sauce, not the other way around. This will help the pasta absorb the sauce better.
- Serve the pasta immediately. Pesto pasta is best when served fresh.
Conclusion:
This Parmesan pesto pasta with chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of pesto, Parmesan cheese, and chicken is a classic for a reason. It's creamy, flavorful, and sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta dish, give this Parmesan pesto pasta with chicken a try.
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