One-Pan Garlic Chicken Pesto Pasta
featured in 5 Ways To Add Pesto To Everything
Whip up a delightful one-pan wonder with this Garlic Chicken Pesto Pasta recipe. Bursting with flavor, this dish combines tender chicken, aromatic pesto, and perfectly cooked pasta for a meal that's sure to impress.
August 15, 2023
99% would make again
Under 30 minutes
Under 30 minutes
Ingredients
for 4 servings
- 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 (175 mL)
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese (55 g)
- ¼ cup pesto (55 g)
- 3 cups penne pasta (600 g), cooked and drained
- ¾ cup cherry tomato (150 g), halved
- parmesan cheese, to garnish
- fresh basil, chopped, to garnish
Nutrition Info
- Calories 764
- Fat 41g
- Carbs 35g
- Fiber 21g
- Sugar 3g
- Protein 65g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- 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!
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