CREAMY CHICKEN PESTO PASTA

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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

1 lb pasta (penne, linquini or bow ties)
3 boneless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup butter
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons basil pesto
shredded parmesan cheese (to garnish)

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).

Yusuf Idris
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This was the best chicken pesto pasta I've ever had! The flavors were so well-balanced and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I highly recommend it!


MD Saifullah
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This dish was so good! The creamy pesto sauce was rich and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!


Blackshark 190
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the creamy pesto sauce and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!


Rylie Kasdorf
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This dish was amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I highly recommend it!


Chandramayni Chandra
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The creamy pesto sauce is the perfect complement to the chicken and pasta.


Kenny Packer
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This was the best chicken pesto pasta I've ever had! The flavors were so well-balanced and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I highly recommend it!


Ahmed Meer
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This dish was so good! The creamy pesto sauce was rich and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!


Ashely morris
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the creamy pesto sauce and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!


Sonam Tamang
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This dish was amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I highly recommend it!


Nontembiso Vanzyl
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The creamy pesto sauce is the perfect complement to the chicken and pasta.


Shabid afridi
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This was one of the best chicken pesto pasta dishes I've ever had. The creamy pesto sauce was so rich and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!


Eddie Gonzalez-Alejo
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This dish was so good! The creamy pesto sauce was rich and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!


Laitu Joseph
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the creamy pesto sauce and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!


Awa Ba
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The creamy pesto sauce was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!


Jasam Carbon fiber
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This dish was amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I highly recommend it!


Dawood khan bajaur محمد داؤد حان باجوڑ
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The creamy pesto sauce is the perfect complement to the chicken and pasta.


Business Account
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This chicken pesto pasta was a hit with my family! The creamy sauce was rich and flavorful, and the pesto added a delicious herbaceousness. The chicken was cooked perfectly and was very tender. I will definitely be making this dish again!


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