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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.
Pesto Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
For the Chicken
For the Sauce
Instructions
- Step 1
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.
- Step 2
Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, basil, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- 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.
- Step 4
Add another 2 tbsp butter to the skillet and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Step 5
Pour in bone broth and bring to a simmer.
- Step 6
Stir in heavy cream, then add the same seasoning mix used for the chicken.
- Step 7
Add pesto and mix well until sauce is smooth.
- Step 8
Add cooked pasta, cooked chicken, and a splash of reserved pasta water. Let cook together for a few minutes.
- Step 9
Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and fully combined.
- Step 10
Top with extra cheese and serve hot.
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