Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe

Name: Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ pound penne pasta about 2 ½ cups dry (half of a one pound box); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves minced; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized chunks; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons flour; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 cup half and half or all milk/cream; ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan; 1 cup freshly shredded Mozzarella; ½ cup fresh basil pesto or more, to taste; Fresh basil for garnish, if desired

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta is a dish that typically consists of cooked pasta (such as spaghetti or fettuccine) tossed with a creamy sauce made from pesto, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese, and often includes diced or shredded cooked chicken.

Updated at: Sat, 12 Oct 2024 11:53:13 GMT