QUICK GARLIC PESTO ALFREDO WITH SHRIMP OR CHICKEN

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this is a recipe I came up with years ago. I My family loves it. I love it because it is really delicious and quick. It takes about 20 minutes to make from Start to finish. Your family will think you fussed. Enjoy over your favorite pasta. Great over Linguini, Fettucini, and Penne pasta. Serve with a salad and bread,and you have...

Provided by Nor Mac

Categories     Seafood

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

12-16 oz pasta your choice cooked
2 clove chopped garlic divided
1 lb large frozen shrimp thawed or fresh shrimp with tails removed. may also use chicken breast sliced in 2" wide and thick piecess.
3 1/2 oz your choice. i use a 1/2 container of buitoni pesto with basil( in refrigerated section of store)
3 Tbsp butter divided
1 1/4 c heavy cream
1 Tbsp corn starch
3-5 turns of fresh black pepper
4 Tbsp parmigiano-reggiano, grated
OPTIONAL
2 lb chicken tenders cut up
2-3 c steamed broccoli or asparagus if desired
5-7 add some chopped sun dried tomatoes if desired

Steps:

  • 1. Boil water for pasta. While that is getting ready. In a large non stick fry pan. Melt one tablespoon of butter. Add 1 clove of chopped Garlic and saute for a minute.
  • 2. (Note: if using chicken. Cook chicken until no pink shows. Add Garlic last. Follow same steps for shrimp. Remove from pan and set aside) Add thawed shrimp, or chicken to butter. Saute for a minute to heat. Remove Shrimp , or chicken with Butter and Garlic to a plattter. In to same pan add 2 more tablespoons of butter,and remaining chopped Garlic. Cook for 1 minute. Add in the cream, and corn starch. Cook to boiling stirring constantly.
  • 3. While that is cooking boil pasta with 1 teaspoon of salt. in the boiling water. To the cream in pan. add the of pesto,and cracked black pepper. Cook to boiling. Reduce heat to medium. add the parmigiano-reggiano. Stir until it thickens a bit. Add the shrimp with Garlic and butter to Alfredo sauce. Stir to combine. Remove from heat.
  • 4. Serve over the cooked drained pasta. Add steamed Broccoli or Carrots if desired.

Ogoke Maria
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavor is amazing!


Immaculate Twala
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Chandre Coetzee
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I've made this recipe with both shrimp and chicken and it's always delicious. It's a great go-to recipe for a quick and easy meal.


Namgisboy360 Alfred
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This dish was too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Autumneloise Eloise
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I loved this dish. The pesto alfredo sauce was amazing.


Timileyin Ajani
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pesto. It's also a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Deadseck
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I used chicken instead of shrimp and it turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy.


Susmita Roy
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The sauce was a little bland for me, but the shrimp was cooked perfectly.


abid mahmood
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it.


Shahpo ran
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pesto alfredo sauce is so flavorful and the shrimp is cooked perfectly.


TheHoboJojo
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out great.


Bilal Jodon
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved the combination of flavors.


gupshap corner
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This garlic pesto alfredo with shrimp was absolutely delicious! The shrimp cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.