Creamy Pesto Pasta with Chicken Recipe

Name: Creamy Pesto Pasta with Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 16 ounces short pasta (like fusilli or penne); 1.5 pounds chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1 cup asiago cheese, grated; 1 cup white cheddar cheese, grated; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 8 ounces pesto

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

This creamy pesto pasta is loaded with Italian-seasoned chicken and coated in a three cheese creamy pesto sauce. It's fast, easy, and perfect for busy weeknights when you want filling comfort food.

Updated at: Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:34:28 GMT