Creamy Chicken & Green Bean Pesto Pasta

Creamy Chicken & Green Bean Pesto Pasta

delicious Italian chicken recipe

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 6m
Cook Time: 12m
Total Time: 18m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (11 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

593
kcal
28g
fat
56g
carbs
29g
protein
3g
fiber
5g
sugars
Creamy Chicken & Green Bean Pesto Pasta

Recipe Description

This Creamy Chicken & Green Bean Pesto Pasta is super delicious and takes only 20 minutes to prepare. This makes it a perfect midweek dinner that the whole family will love. Try it out soon!

To make this tasty pasta dish, start by cooking pasta. Drain and save a few tablespoons of cooking water. Fry spring onions in olive oil until soft. Add shredded chicken to the pan. Once heated, stir through pesto and cream. Add the cooked pasta and beans. Mix and stir to coat. Add a splash of cooking water. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan.

To make Creamy Chicken & Green Bean Pesto Pasta, you will need the following ingredients:

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook pasta

    8 min
    Step 1 - Creamy Chicken & Green Bean Pesto Pasta

    Cook 400 grams of pasta according to the package instructions.

  2. 2

    Add green beans

    6 min
    Step 2 - Creamy Chicken & Green Bean Pesto Pasta

    6 minutes before the end of the pasta cooking time, add 250 grams of green beans to the water.

  3. 3

    Drain and reserve cooking water

    1 min
    Step 3 - Creamy Chicken & Green Bean Pesto Pasta

    Drain the pasta and beans and reserve a few tablespoons of the pasta water.

  4. 4

    Cook spring onion

    1 min
    Step 4 - Creamy Chicken & Green Bean Pesto Pasta

    Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan. Add 1 bunch of finely sliced spring onions. Cook for 1-2 minutes until soft.

  5. 5

    Add chicken

    1 min
    Step 5 - Creamy Chicken & Green Bean Pesto Pasta

    Add shredded chicken to the spring onions.

  6. 6

    Add pesto and cream

    2 min
    Step 6 - Creamy Chicken & Green Bean Pesto PastaStep 6 - Creamy Chicken & Green Bean Pesto Pasta

    Stir in 5 tablespoons of pesto and 3 tablespoons of double cream.

  7. 7

    Mix in pasta and beans

    1 min
    Step 7 - Creamy Chicken & Green Bean Pesto Pasta

    Mix in the cooked pasta and green beans. Add some of the reserved cooking water to loosen.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Step 8 - Creamy Chicken & Green Bean Pesto Pasta

    Season and serve garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (11 reviews)
Wendy
February 18, 2025
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I tried this pasta recipe on a busy Wednesday and it was great! The flavours were superb, and it reminded me of meals my mum used to make. So quick and easy, my family loved it!

Jessie
February 10, 2025
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I whipped this up for my fam last night. They lovd it! So quick and tasty, perfect for busy nights.

Quinn
December 13, 2024
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Amazing! I whipped this up in no time after work. The flavors are so good and it made my weeknight feel special! Definitely a keeper for busy days!

Ruth
November 12, 2023
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Simply scrumptious! Perfect for busy week nights.

Megan
October 5, 2023
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I made this Creamy Chicken & Green Bean Pesto Pasta for a quick dinner last week and it was a hit. My kids loved it, even asked for seconds. Super easy to whip up!

William Smith
November 19, 2022
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Super tasty meal! My wife and I were looking for a quick recipe for our busy weeknights. This creamy chicken pasta was a hit! We loved the fresh flavors and how easy it was to make. Definitely adding it to our regular menu!

Oceane
April 25, 2022
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OMG, this Creamy Chicken & Green Bean Pesto Pasta is lit! I made it in like 20 mins after work, and it was a hit with my friends. Totally a keeper!

David
April 17, 2022
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Easy and fun! My kids loved mixing the pasta. Great weeknight recipe.

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