Name: Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: Chicken Breast 14oz; Pesto sauce 3/4 cup; Spinach 3oz; Pasta 12oz; Parmesan cheese 1.5oz

Cuisine:

Italian Recipes

Ingredients

14oz Chicken Breast
cooked and roughly chopped
3/4 cup Pesto sauce
3oz Spinach
rocket or baby
12oz Pasta
penne or farfalle
1.5oz Parmesan cheese
shredded

Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta

This yummy Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta is the ultimate easy chicken pasta dish. I always have a jar of pesto in my cupboard and it takes no time at all to add some pre-cooked chicken, green leaves and a good sprinkling of cheese.

Pesto is one of my favorite sauces – thank you Italy! And I love the combination with succulent chicken and crisp spinach leaves, bulked out with al dente pasta. Ready in just 20 minutes, you can have this recipe up your sleeve for any night of the week!

So, how to cook Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta?

Steps to make Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta

1	Cook the pasta	15
Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and add the pasta. Cook until al dente, according to the instructions on the packet. Reserve 1/4 cup of the water and drain the pasta.
2	Combine the ingredients	3
In the same pan, combine the pasta, pesto and pasta water, until the pasta is fully coated. Add the chicken, green leaves and Parmesan and toss to mix well.
3	Serving Pasta Pesto with Chicken	2
Spoon the pasta into bowls and scatter with more parmesan.

It’s that simple to knock up this Pasta Pesto with Chicken dish! One thing I forgot to say - you can use green or red pesto, whatever you prefer! Let me know how you get on in the comments section, I’m looking forward to hearing how you enjoy it!

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

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