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Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta (Easy One Pan Recipe)

Tender pasta with a creamy, herby sauce and tender chicken chunks
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 12 oz. short cut pasta
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 3/4 cup pesto sauce
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Boil and drain the pasta according to the package directions, reserving some pasta water before draining.
  • Cut chicken into bite sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken to the pan and cook until browned. Remove onto a separate plate.
  • Add the garlic to the pan and saute until it's sizzling and starting to turn a golden color. Pour in the cream, broth and Parmesan cheese.
  • Raise the heat to a boil. Then, reduce the heat to a simmer, stirring until the sauce thickens. Swirl in the pesto sauce.
  • Add the cooked chicken and pasta to the pan and toss to coat. If you like a thinner sauce, add some reserved pasta water.
Keyword chicken, dinner, pasta
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