Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta
This creamy chicken pesto pasta is a delicious and easy meal that combines tender chicken, pasta, and a rich pesto sauce.
Equipment
- Pot
- Skillet
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 8 oz pasta
For the Chicken
- 2 pieces chicken breasts, sliced lengthwise
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup pesto
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add sliced chicken breasts, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink.
- Sprinkle flour over the chicken and stir. Gradually add chicken broth while stirring continuously.
- Add heavy cream, pesto, lemon juice, and sun-dried tomatoes. Stir until combined and heated through.
- Add the cooked pasta and baby spinach to the skillet. Toss until the spinach wilts and everything is well mixed.
- Serve warm, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
You can customize this dish by adding other vegetables or adjusting the amount of pesto to your taste.