Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe
Chicken pesto pasta is a quick and tasty meal made with cooked pasta, tender chicken and flavorful pesto sauce. Toss everything together and garnish with your favourite parmesan and fresh basil. Perfect weeknight dinner you'll ever made.
Equipment
- 1 Pan / Crockpot
- 1 Clip On Strainer
Ingredients
For Pesto Sauce
- 2 Cups Fresh Basil Leaves
- 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1/3 Cup Pine Nuts ( Or Walnuts )
- 2 Cloves Garlic
- 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 Lemon ( Juiced )
For The Pasta
- 12 Oz Pasta
- 2 Large Chicken Thighs ( Boneless , Skinless )
- 1/2 Cup Basil Pesto Sauce
- 3 Cloves Garlic ( Minced )
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese ( Grated )
- 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
- 1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 Cup Spinach
- 1/2 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- Salt And Pepper ( To Taste )
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until it becomes al dente. Reserve some pasta water, drain it, and set it aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a pan and cook your chicken. Season them with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Make sure your chicken turns golden in color.
- Lower the heat and stir your pesto sauce and pasta water. Toss the pasta in sauce and stir in parmesan cheese with heavy cream. Cook your chicken pesto pasta for at least 5-10 minutes.
- Add the cherry tomatoes, spinach, pine nuts, and fresh basil. Garnish your pasta with grated parmesan cheese and basil.
Notes
1) Always cover leftovers with a thin layer of olive oil before storing.
2) Used small chunks of chicken instead of a large one. Small ones cook quickly, and instead of using raw garlic, roast it for a sweeter, milder taste in the pesto.
3) Cook the pasta, then toss everything in the same pan to coat it evenly and save on cleanup.