By Baba Cooks
Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta
15 steps
Prep:10minCook:20min
Enjoy my Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta! Tender chicken, seared and mixed with garlic, tomato paste, and a creamy sauce. Combined with perfectly cooked pasta, it's a delightful blend of savoury flavors. Garnished with fresh parsley and a touch of red chilli flakes, this dish promises a delicious and satisfying meal.
Updated at: Sun, 04 Feb 2024 12:16:35 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
47
Low
Glycemic Load
40
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories1061.8 kcal (53%)
Total Fat59.9 g (86%)
Carbs84.3 g (32%)
Sugars6.6 g (7%)
Protein42.5 g (85%)
Sodium1615.3 mg (81%)
Fiber4.9 g (17%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings
Marinade
1 tablespoonolive oil
for marinade
250gboneless chicken breast
thinly sliced
1 teaspoonsalt
or to taste for chicken
½ teaspoonblack pepper
1 teaspoongarlic powder
½ teaspoondried mix Italian herbs
½ teaspooncayenne pepper
Sauce
2 tablespoonolive oil
1 tablespoonbutter
½ cupchicken stock
60mldouble cream
3 tablespoonred pesto
½ cuppasta water
1 tablespoontomato paste
3cloves garlic
minced
fresh parsley
to garnish
Red chilli flakes
to garnish
Pasta
Instructions
Step 1
Thinly slice the chicken breast and marinate it for at least one hour.
Step 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan.
Step 3
Add the marinated chicken, cooking each side until browned (5-7 mins).
Step 4
Create a space in the middle, add 3 cloves of minced garlic, cook until golden, then mix with the chicken.
Step 5
Add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste, mix, and pour in 1/2 cup of chicken stock.
Step 6
Combine well, add 1 teaspoon of salt, and simmer on low heat.
Step 7
While the chicken simmers, boil water with a pinch of salt.
Step 8
Cook 200g pasta until al dente.
Step 9
Mix 3 tablespoons of red pesto into the chicken mixture.
Step 10
Pour in 1/4 cup of double (heavy) cream and stir thoroughly to combine.
Step 11
Transfer the boiled pasta into the pan, mixing well with the creamy chicken sauce.
Step 12
Add 1/2 cup of pasta water to achieve the desired consistency.
Step 13
Cook for a few minutes until everything is well combined.
Step 14
Garnish with fresh parsley and red chili flakes according to your preference.
Step 15
Plate up and enjoy!
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