Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta

Servings: 2 Total Time: 30 mins Difficulty: Beginner
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Creamy chicken pesto pasta is tender chicken and pasta in a rich, creamy pesto sauce, with fresh basil and Parmesan.

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Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta

Author: Lorraine Cauchi Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses: Recipe Keys: Meat & Poulty Quick Meals
Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 30 mins Total Time 30 mins
Servings: 2
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Roasted Tomatoes:

Chicken Pesto Pasta

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 200C/400F.

  2. Toss cherry tomatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil and minced garlic.

  3. Spread in a casserole dish and roast for 20 minutes while you prepare the pasta.

  4. Prepare the chicken. Season chicken with salt and pepper and paprika.

  5. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil, add chicken and cook until cooked through.

  6. Remove chicken and set aside.

  7. Cook pasta al dente, drain and put in the same skillet you cooked the chicken.

  8. Add the pesto, cream and gently simmer to coat the pasta with the sauce.

  9. Top with the cooked chicken, stir through until chicken is heated then add roasted tomatoes and pine nuts.

  10. Serve and enjoy with extra pine nuts on top!

  11. Enjoy!