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Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta

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Creamy chicken pesto pasta is tender chicken and pasta in a rich, creamy pesto sauce, with fresh basil and Parmesan.

Cooking Method
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Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time: 30 mins
Servings 2
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
    Roasted Tomatoes:
  • 300g/10.6oz Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 3 Garlic Cloves minced
    • Chicken Pesto Pasta
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 500g/1lb Chicken Tenderloins cut into bite sized pieces
  • ¼ Tsp Paprika
  • 225g/8oz Bow-tie Pasta or of your choice
  • ¼ Cup Basil Pesto
  • ½ Cup Elmlea Double Cream (Heavy Cream)
  • ¼ Cup Pine Nuts roasted plus extra for serving
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!

Read it online: https://lollyskitchen.com.mt/recipe/creamy-chicken-pesto-pasta-all-made-in-just-30-minutes/