Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta: Easy Recipe for Busy Weeknights
A quick and easy recipe for a delicious creamy chicken pesto pasta perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 cup shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta and shredded chicken.
- Add the pesto sauce and heavy cream, and mix until well combined.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta