One Pot Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta: Easy & Delicious Weeknight Meal
This One Pot Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta is an easy weeknight meal that is both delicious and satisfying. Perfect for busy days!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add cooked chicken and pesto sauce, stirring well to combine.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional parmesan, if desired.
Notes
- You can add vegetables such as spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor.
- For a lighter version, substitute half and half for the heavy cream.