Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta
Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta made with tender chicken, pesto sauce, and sun-dried tomatoes tossed in a rich, silky cream pasta for a quick 30-minute dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop / One-pan pasta
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Ingredients
8 oz pasta
2 chicken breasts, sliced lengthwise
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup pesto
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
2 cups fresh baby spinach
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water, then drain.
Season chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook in olive oil and butter until golden and fully cooked. Set aside and slice.
In the same pan, sprinkle in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a light roux.
Add chicken broth, heavy cream, pesto, lemon juice, and sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer until slightly thickened.
Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
Add cooked pasta and toss to coat in sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
Top with sliced chicken and Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
Don’t overcook the chicken to keep it juicy.
Adjust sauce thickness with reserved pasta water.
Fresh pesto gives the best flavor, but jarred works well too.
Add lemon juice at the end for brightness.
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