Easy Recipes: Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta in 30 Minutes
A flavorful and creamy pesto chicken pasta that's ready in 30 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook diced chicken until golden and cooked through.
- Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Reduce the heat and stir in the pesto sauce and heavy cream. Simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Sprinkle with grated parmesan and garnish with fresh basil before serving.