Best 6 Pesto Parmesan Chicken And Pasta Recipes

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Pesto parmesan chicken and pasta is a delicious Italian-inspired dish featuring tender chicken breast coated in a flavorful pesto sauce, topped with melted parmesan cheese, and served over cooked pasta. This delectable meal offers a perfect balance of flavors, with the aromatic basil and nutty parmesan enhancing the juicy chicken and savory pasta. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or an impressive dish for a special occasion, this pesto parmesan chicken and pasta recipe will surely satisfy your taste buds.

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

PESTO PASTA WITH CHICKEN



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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

1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
crushed red pepper flakes to taste
⅓ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and cut into strips
½ cup pesto sauce

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

PARMESAN PESTO PASTA WITH CHICKEN



Parmesan Pesto Pasta with Chicken image

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

1 1/2 lbs cooked chicken (cubed)
2 cups shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 cup milk
1 cup half-and-half
1 lb penne pasta (cooked)
1 envelope of knorr pesto sauce mix

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.

PESTO PARMESAN CHICKEN



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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

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)
3 tablespoons basil pesto
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan or Asiago cheese
Fresh basil leaves, if desired

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

ONE-PAN GARLIC CHICKEN PESTO PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



One-Pan Garlic Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

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

1 tablespoon canola oil
2 chicken breasts, sliced into 1/2 inch (2cm) strips
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
½ tablespoon kosher salt
½ tablespoon black pepper, freshly ground
¾ cup heavy cream
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
¼ cup pesto
3 cups penne pasta, cooked and drained
¾ cup cherry tomato, halved
parmesan cheese, to garnish
fresh basil, chopped, to garnish

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

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.

PESTO PASTA CHICKEN BAKE



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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

1 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
cooking spray
2 ½ cups chopped, cooked chicken
2 (10 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (12 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (7 ounce) container pesto
¾ cup chopped, drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento peppers
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh basil for the pesto sauce to ensure the best flavor.
  • If you don't have pine nuts, you can substitute walnuts or almonds in the pesto sauce.
  • To make the chicken extra crispy, cook it over medium-high heat until it's golden brown on both sides.
  • If you don't have a meat mallet, you can use a rolling pin to pound the chicken breasts thin.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken. This will cause the chicken to steam instead of brown.
  • Serve the chicken and pasta immediately with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Conclusion:

This pesto parmesan chicken and pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and flavorful, the pesto sauce is rich and creamy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

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