Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe

Looking for a quick and satisfying meal?

Learn how to make a creamy chicken pesto pasta using only a handful of ingredients. This recipe is perfect for both dinner and lunch, utilizing simple yet flavourful components.

Over the years, I’ve perfected this creamy chicken pesto pasta recipe, ensuring it rivals any pesto pasta dish you’d find on a restaurant menu. It’s the epitome of comfort food and is sure to impress your friends and family.

Let’s dive into the details:

INGREDIENTS

SERVES 4

Pasta Ingredients:

• 200 g of your favorite pasta
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of diced garlic
• 1 tablespoon of crushed red chilies
• 1 shallot or half an onion
• 125 g of store-bought fresh pesto
• 250 ml of fresh cream
• 50 g of Pecorino Romano cheese
• 1 cup of pasta water
• Fresh basil for garnish

Chicken Ingredients:

• 4 chicken breast strips (500 g)
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of pepper

METHOD

1. Begin by boiling a large pot of salted water. Cook the pasta according to your preference until it reaches the desired al dente texture. Remember to reserve about 1 cup of the cooking water.
2. Season the chicken breast strips with paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. In a large pan, heat olive oil and add the diced garlic and crushed red chilies.
4. Add the seasoned chicken strips to the pan. Once they start to change color, introduce the shallots and continue cooking until the chicken turns golden brown.
5. Incorporate the store-bought pesto into the pan with the chicken.
6. Pour in the fresh cream and allow the sauce to form. Add half of the reserved pasta water at this stage.
7. Finally, add the Pecorino Romano cheese and mix well to combine all the flavors.
8. Add the cooked pasta to the pan and gently coat it with the creamy pesto sauce.
9. To enhance the dish’s freshness, garnish with fresh sliced basil.

Notes:

• For a creamier consistency, incorporate some of the pasta cooking water gradually and mix well until you achieve the desired texture.
• Taste the pasta as you go along and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
• Serve the creamy chicken pesto pasta immediately and garnish each plate with grated Pecorino Romano cheese.

Enjoy this delightful and satisfying creamy chicken pesto pasta with its perfectly balanced flavours.

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