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Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta

A rich and flavorful pasta dish combining tender chicken with a creamy basil pesto sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 chicken breasts sliced
  • 300 g pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
Optional
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes
  • fresh basil leaves for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • pot

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
  2. Cook seasoned chicken in a skillet until golden and fully cooked, then set aside.
  3. Prepare sauce with garlic, cream, pesto, and parmesan, then combine with pasta and chicken.

Notes

Use fresh pesto for best flavor and add reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.