Description
A delicious Chicken Pesto Pasta that is creamy and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 onion (minced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 chicken breasts (sliced into 1/2-inch strips)
- 1 cup light cream or half-and-half
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
- 4 cups cooked pasta (penne or rigatoni work well)
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in large pot according to package directions until 1 minute before done (al dente). Add broccoli to pasta water 1 minute before draining. Drain both together and set aside.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in large pan over medium-high heat. Add minced onion and cook 3-4 minutes until softened and golden.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Season chicken strips with salt and pepper. Add to pan and cook 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add cream, parmesan, pesto, salt, and pepper to pan. Stir to combine and simmer 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Add cooked pasta and broccoli to the sauce. Toss everything together until pasta is well coated. Simmer 2-3 minutes more.
- Remove from heat. Garnish with additional parmesan if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using homemade pesto.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste, especially the salt and pepper.
- Feel free to add other vegetables you enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg