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Pesto Chicken Pasta

This Pesto Chicken Pasta is bursting with flavor and rich in creamy, herby goodness. Perfectly seasoned chicken is pan-seared until golden, then combined with a luscious sauce of garlic, bone broth, cream, pesto, and Parmesan. Bowtie pasta soaks up every drop of the velvety sauce, making it an incredibly satisfying and crowd-pleasing meal. Simple, quick, and loaded with bold flavor—this is comfort food with a gourmet twist.

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Pesto Chicken Pasta

Pesto Chicken Pasta

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Ingredients

For the Chicken

For the Sauce

Instructions

0 of 10 done
  1. Step 1

    Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.

  2. Step 2

    Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, basil, garlic powder, and onion powder.

  3. Step 3

    In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp butter with a dash of olive oil. Add chicken and cook 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Remove from pan and set aside.

  4. Step 4

    Add another 2 tbsp butter to the skillet and sauté garlic until fragrant.

  5. Step 5

    Pour in bone broth and bring to a simmer.

  6. Step 6

    Stir in heavy cream, then add the same seasoning mix used for the chicken.

  7. Step 7

    Add pesto and mix well until sauce is smooth.

  8. Step 8

    Add cooked pasta, cooked chicken, and a splash of reserved pasta water. Let cook together for a few minutes.

  9. Step 9

    Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and fully combined.

  10. Step 10

    Top with extra cheese and serve hot.

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Maggie Krupinsky left a review

Jan 13

4.0

Cooked this at a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Bowtie pasta was a great choice for this recipe.

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