Description
A delightful dish that combines pesto sauce, tender chicken, and your favorite pasta for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., penne or fettuccine)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot, add pasta, and cook according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan over medium heat, combine cooked chicken and pesto sauce. Stir until heated through.
- Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, mixing until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and mix until evenly coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
Leftovers taste even better the next day. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg