Best 11 Pesto Pasta With Chicken Recipes

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Pesto pasta with chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. This popular dish combines the flavors of pesto, a vibrant sauce made from basil, olive oil, garlic, and pine nuts, with tender chicken and pasta. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will provide you with the guidance and inspiration you need to create a delicious pesto pasta with chicken that will tantalize your taste buds and satisfy your cravings.

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

PASTA PESTO



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Everybody loves super-quick pasta pesto - adding chicken and green beans makes it a great weeknight supper.

Provided by Jamie Oliver

Categories     Healthy meals     Jamie's 15-Minute Meals     Italian     Chicken     Chicken breast     Lasagne     Spinach

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

CHICKEN
2 x 200 g skinless free-range chicken breasts
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons rapeseed oil
4-5 cloves of garlic
1-2 fresh red chillies
8 ripe cherry tomatoes
PASTA & PESTO
250 g green beans
1 big bunch of fresh basil
50 g blanched almonds
50 g Parmesan cheese, plus extra to serve
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon
1 clove of garlic
300 g fresh lasagne sheets
200 g baby spinach

Steps:

  • Ingredients out • Kettle boiled • Large frying pan, high heat • Large lidded casserole pan, high heat • Food processor (bowl blade)
  • START COOKING On a large sheet of greaseproof paper, toss the chicken with sea salt, black pepper, fennel seeds and the rosemary leaves. Fold over the paper, then bash and flatten the chicken to 1.5cm thick with a rolling pin.
  • Put the chicken into the frying pan with the rapeseed oil, the bashed unpeeled garlic cloves and halved chillies, turning after about 3 or 4 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
  • Line the beans up and cut off the stalks, put into the casserole pan, cover with boiling salted water and cook for 6 minutes with the lid on.
  • Pick a few basil leaves for garnish, then rip off the stalks and put the rest of the bunch into the processor with the almonds, Parmesan, extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice.
  • Squash in the unpeeled garlic through a garlic crusher. Blitz until smooth, adding a ladle or two of cooking water from the beans to loosen, then season to taste.
  • Slice the lasagne sheets up into random handkerchief shapes and add to the beans to cook for a couple of minutes. Halve or quarter the tomatoes, add to the chicken and give the pan a shake.
  • Stir the spinach into the pasta pan, then drain, reserving a cupful of the starchy cooking water. Return the pasta, beans and spinach to the pan, pour in the pesto from the processor and stir together, loosening with splashes of cooking water until silky.
  • Slice the chicken breasts in half and serve with the tomatoes and chilli spooned over the top. Finely grate a little extra Parmesan over the pasta, then sprinkle everything with basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581 calories, Fat 27.3 g fat, SaturatedFat 5.4 g saturated fat, Protein 48.6 g protein, Carbohydrate 30.9 g carbohydrate, Sugar 5.4 g sugar, Sodium 1.1 g salt, Fiber 7.1 g fibre

CHICKEN PESTO PASTA



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This chicken pesto pasta is one of my favorite recipes because it's so quick and easy, but it looks and tastes like I spent all day cooking it. And it has all of my favorite things in it!-Barbara Christensen of Arvada, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta
1 cup cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
1-1/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered
2 jars (3-1/2 ounces each) prepared pesto
1 jar (7 ounces) oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2/3 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, adding asparagus during the last 3 minutes of cooking. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms and red pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Reduce heat; stir in the chicken, artichokes, pesto, tomatoes, salt and pepper flakes. Cook 2-3 minutes longer or until heated through. , Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 620 calories, Fat 31g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 893mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

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

EASY CHICKEN PESTO PASTA RECIPE



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This 3-ingredient chicken pesto pasta is so easy to make and tastes amazing! This is going to become your favorite weeknight meal!

Provided by MelanieCooks.com

Categories     Pasta

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 lb pasta
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
3/4 cup pesto

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, then drain and return to pot.
  • Add chicken pieces and pesto and toss until combined.

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

PESTO PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND TOMATOES



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Pesto is easy to make from scratch with just a handful of ingredients. Its fresh flavor is the highlight of this super-fast pasta dish, packed with cherry tomatoes and chicken.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
12 oz uncooked penne pasta (3 1/2 cups) (from 16-oz package)
3 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup julienned fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In blender or food processor, place Pesto ingredients.
  • Cover and process on medium speed about 3 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape down sides with rubber spatula, until smooth. Set aside.
  • In 4-quart saucepan, heat penne and broth just to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until al dente and liquid is almost absorbed. Remove from heat. Add pesto; stir in chicken and tomatoes; cook over medium 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  • Garnish with basil and 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 740 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

MEAL PREP PESTO CHICKEN PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



Meal Prep Pesto Chicken Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: oil, salt, large chicken breast, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, pesto, whole wheat penne, parsley

Provided by Joey Firoben

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon oil
salt, to taste
1 lb large chicken breast, cooked and diced
2 cups asparagus, cut into 1 1/2-in/38-mm pieces
10 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
⅔ cup pesto
2 cups whole wheat penne, measured dry
parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet. Toss in the asparagus, season with a bit of salt, and sautée until the begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
  • Pour on the pesto, pasta, and chicken and stir to combine.
  • Toss in the cherry tomatoes and give everything a stir to combine and warm through.
  • Distribute pasta mixture evenly between 4 tupperware containers.
  • Top with parsley for garnish.
  • Can be refrigerated up to 4 days.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 782 calories, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 53 grams, Sugar 5 grams

DELISH PESTO PASTA WITH CHICKEN MARSALA



Delish Pesto Pasta with Chicken Marsala image

My easy, go-to chicken and pasta recipe is ready and on the table in about a half an hour. It's a fabulous option for those busy weeknights. - Lorraine Stevenski, Land O' Lakes, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups uncooked penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 cup Marsala wine
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup 2% milk
1 envelope creamy pesto sauce mix
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. In a Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add half of the chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink; remove from the pan. Repeat with remaining oil and chicken; remove from the pan., Add garlic and lemon zest to the same pan; cook and stir for 30 seconds. Add wine and lemon juice, stirring to loosen browned bits from the pan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in the cheese, milk and sauce mix. Add chicken; cook until sauce is slightly thickened., Drain pasta; add to chicken mixture and toss to combine. , Sprinkle with herbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 622mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 43g protein.

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.

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.

SPENCE'S PESTO CHICKEN PASTA



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This is a great recipe that my boyfriend put together on a Sunday evening after a bike ride. You can't go wrong with all of the flavors in this dish!

Provided by ChezCristy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ pound linguine pasta
1 (8 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into small pieces
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 whole garlic cloves
4 ounces fresh mushrooms, halved
6 ounces roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
1 (7.5 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
3 ounces fresh spinach leaves
¼ cup prepared basil pesto, or to taste
1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the linguine, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • While the pasta is boiling, sprinkle the chicken with salt and black pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook the chicken pieces until lightly browned, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the garlic cloves, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, and artichoke hearts; reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until the mushrooms begin to give off their juices, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the spinach, and simmer just until the leaves are wilted, about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer the cooked linguine into a bowl, and toss with the basil pesto. Divide the pasta between 2 plates, and serve topped with the chicken mixture. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over each plate to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.8 calories, Carbohydrate 53.5 g, Cholesterol 35.2 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 540.4 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh basil. If you don't have fresh basil on hand, you can use dried basil, but the flavor will be less intense.
  • Use a food processor or blender to make the pesto sauce. This will give you a smooth and creamy sauce.
  • If you don't have a food processor or blender, you can chop the basil, garlic, and pine nuts by hand. Just be sure to chop them very finely.
  • Use a high-quality olive oil to make the pesto sauce. This will give the sauce a rich and flavorful taste.
  • Be careful not to overcook the chicken. Chicken is best when it is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the pesto pasta with a side of grilled vegetables or a salad.

Conclusion:

Pesto pasta with chicken is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The pesto sauce is flavorful and creamy, and the chicken is tender and juicy. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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