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Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta
Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta is the ultimate one-pot dinner hero—creamy, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes. My version is packed with tender chicken, herby pesto, and a luscious sauce that clings to every bite. It’s a total keeper for busy weeknights or anytime you need a satisfying meal without the mess.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Step 2
Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper and chop into one-inch strips.
- Step 3
Sear chicken on each side in skillet. It does not need to be cooked through at this point.
- Step 4
Once chicken is seared, add shallots and cook for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- Step 5
Add garlic, chicken broth and 2 tablespoons of pesto.
- Step 6
Add additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Step 7
Bring to a simmer and add the pasta.
- Step 8
Simmer for 9-12 minutes or until pasta is al dente.
- Step 9
Remove from heat and stir in half and half and parmesan cheese.
- Step 10
Serve immediately.
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