chicken pesto pasta

This Chicken Pesto Pasta is very flavorful and simple dinner idea that is sure to please. It's filled with bow-tie pasta, chunks of chicken, cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic and pesto making it a new go-to meal recipe.&nbsp;

Pesto Pasta Recipe

bow tie pasta

olive oil

tsp minced garlic

boneless skinless chicken breasts (cubed)

tsp crushed red pepper flakes

oil tomatoes

heavy whipping cream

8.1 oz jar pesto sauce

parmesan cheese

garlic salt

garlic pepper

Pesto Pasta recipe

Cook pasta al dente according to package directions; drain.

In a large skillet, saute garlic in hot oil until tender.

Add in chicken and red pepper flakes. Cook until cooked through and golden brown. Place on a paper towel to soak up any grease.

Pour chicken and cooked pasts back into the large skillet. Add sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan cheese, pesto, heavy whipping cream, garlic salt and pepper (to taste). And cook until heated through.

Serve warm and sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese if desired.

Rich and creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta Bake with tomatoes, whole wheat noodles, bright pesto, and Greek yogurt. Healthy, freezer friendly, and flavor packed!

Chicken Pesto Pasta

extra virgin olive oil

chicken breasts

salt

black pepper

DeLallo Whole Wheat Pasta

jar DeLallo Simply Pesto (Traditional Pesto flavor)

Greek yogurt

spinach (thawed

cherry tomatoes

red pepper flakes

mozzarella cheese

basil leaves (roughly chopped, divided)

Parmesan cheese

Preheat

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.

Heat

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add the diced chicken. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté the chicken until golden on all sides and fully cooked through, about 4 minutes. Remove to a plate and set aside.

Cook

In a large stockpot of boiling, generously salted water, cook the pasta to al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking liquid, then drain. Return pasta to the stockpot.

Whisk

While the pasta cooks, in a small bowl, whisk together the pesto and Greek yogurt until evenly combined.

Stir

Stir in the spinach, breaking it up as needed and stirring until evenly combined.

To the stockpot with the pasta, add the pesto/Greek yogurt mixture. Gently stir to coat the noodles in the pesto mixture. If the sauce is too thick, splash in some of the pasta water. It should be a little saucy.

Toss

Add the cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, and red pepper flakes. Gently toss to combine.

Layer

Pour half of the pasta into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with 1/2 cup mozzarella and half of the basil. Layer the remaining half of the pasta over the top, spreading it into an even layer. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella.

Bake

Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and just barely starts to turn golden. Remove and sprinkle immediately with the Parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Serve warm.

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Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta

basil,

parsley,

parmesan

cashews

garlic cloves,

sea salt

lemon

water

pasta (penne is pictured)

chicken breasts,

Italian seasoning

EACH: sea salt and pepper

baby spinach leaves

Begin by making the pesto sauce. Put all of the ingredients into your blender and blend on high until smooth. 

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions. Drain the water then return the pasta to the pot and toss with a little olive oil.

While the pasta water is warming, add the oil to a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, stirring a few times, about 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.

Add the cooked pasta, spinach, and tomatoes to the pan with the chicken. Pour the pesto sauce over top and mix everything together. Serve right away.

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This creamy chicken pesto pasta is a winning family dinner. Tender bites of chicken are mixed with your favorite pasta and smothered in an easy to make creamy pesto sauce.

Chicken Pesto Pasta 

So simple. &nbsp;Yet, so delicious! &nbsp;Chicken Pesto Pasta is chicken and penne in a basil pesto sauce.

(half a 1 pound box) penne rigate pasta

chicken breast

basil pesto

Cook the pasta according to it’s package directions. Before draining the pasta, reserve 1/4 cup of the starchy cooking liquid.

As the pasta cooks, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add the chicken, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat the chicken. Cook for 6-8 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally. Remove the skillet from the heat.

Add the cooked and drained pasta and the pesto to the skillet with the chicken. Stir well.

To loosen up the sauce, add some of the reserved starchy cooking liquid, if needed.

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Easy recipe for chicken and penne pasta in basil pesto sauce.

Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe

This delicious Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta is a great choice for a simple weeknight dinner.  The recipe uses basic everyday ingredients and is perfect for family meals.  You can use store-bought basil pesto or make your own.

oz cherry tomatoes ((sliced in half))

garlic (minced)

chicken breast ((2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts))

paprika

oz pasta ((bow-tie, penne,

heavy cream

pine nuts ((optional))

Preheat oven to 400 F. Toss cherry tomatoes, sliced in half, with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and minced garlic.  Spread in a casserole dish.  Roast for about 20 minutes while you prepare the pasta.

Prepare the chicken.  This recipe uses 1.5 lb of chicken breasts which usually means 2 large chicken breasts.  Make sure to use thinly sliced chicken breasts.  Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally.  Season them with salt, pepper, and paprika.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil on medium-high heat in a large skillet until hot.  Add chicken and cook for about 5 minutes per each side until it&#39;s cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate. Slice it thinly.

Bring a pot of water to boil.  Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain.

Add cooked and drained pasta, basil pesto, and cream to the same skillet that you used to sear chicken.  Stir gently and bring to simmer to coat pasta with sauce.

Top with sliced cooked chicken, roasted tomatoes and pine nuts (optional).  Season with extra salt and pepper or add crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.

This chicken pesto pasta is sauteed chicken, farfalle pasta and cherry tomatoes, all tossed in basil pesto and finished off with parmesan cheese. A quick and easy dinner option that always gets rave reviews!

salt and pepper

garlic

short pasta (such as farfalle)

basil pesto (look

cherry tomatoes (halved)

parsley

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt to taste. Cook the pasta according to package directions.

Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat.

Place the chicken in the pan and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Add the garlic and Italian seasoning and cook for 1 minute.

Drain the pasta and pour it into the pan with the chicken. Add the pesto and toss to coat evenly.

Add the cherry tomatoes and gently fold them into the pasta.

Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and parsley. then serve.

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This creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta recipe is made with tasty chicken and tender pasta smothered in a luscious cream and basil pesto sauce. This easy chicken pesto pasta recipe is made with pantry staples and comes together in 30 minutes

chicken

Salt and black pepper

all-purpose flour

butter

onion,

chicken broth

half and half

garlic powder

pasta *See notes

basil

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain.

While the pasta is cooking, season the chicken with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Add the flour and toss to coat.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes or until browned, Add extra oil, if needed. Remove from the skillet and reserve.

To the same skillet, add the butter and saute the onions for about 3 - 4 minutes or until they become translucent. Add the garlic and cook for a minute.

Deglaze the skillet by adding the chicken broth. Scrape the bottom of the pan to remove the brown bits. Bring to a boil. Stir in the pesto and lower the heat. Add the half and half and garlic powder. Simmer for about 2-3 minutes.

Return the chicken and any collected juices to the skillet and toss to coat. Simmer for 3-4 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and mix well.

Add the cooked pasta and toss gently. Add some of the cooking water only if a creamier consistency is desired. Serve warm garnished with chopped basil (optional).

Chicken Pesto Pasta is made creamy with Parmesan, mozzarella, and heavy cream. Fresh basil pesto coats this pasta and chicken for the perfect pop of flavor in every bite. This is a quick and easy recipe that everyone will love!

onion powder

Kosher salt

garlic, (minced)

Parmesan

mozzarella cheese, (shredded)

penne pasta, (cooked and drained)

salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper (to taste)

Onion powder is dehydrated, ground onion that is commonly used as a seasoning. It is a common ingredient in seasoned salt and spice mixes, such as beau monde seasoning. Some varieties are prepared using toasted onion. White, yellow and red onions may be used. Onion powder is a commercially prepared food product that has several...

onion salt

Add the olive oil to the skillet over medium heat. Add the cut chicken, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and salt to the skillet. Stir and cook until the chicken is browned on the outside and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add the butter and garlic. Melt the butter and saute the garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Add the chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese to the skillet. Whisk to combine and continue to stir and cook the sauce over medium-high heat. Cook for 5-10 minutes or until the sauce starts to thicken.

While the sauce is thickening, boil the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Once the sauce has thickened, add the cooked chicken, cooked pasta, and pesto sauce to the skillet with the sauce. Stir to combine and cook until warmed through.

Season with additional salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.

Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and enjoy!

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Chicken Pesto Pasta is a rich and flavorful dish, made with fresh basil pesto and parmesan cheese. Dinner will be ready in 30 minutes!

pasta

italian seasoning

¾ cup (180 milliliters) heavy cream

¼ cup freshly grated parmesan

In a medium-sized saucepan, boil water and salt it. Add your pasta, and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. When the pasta is cooked, reserve 1 cup of the pasta water and drain the pasta.

In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and add chicken. Season with salt, pepper, and italian seasoning. Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through. You can use a kitchen thermometer to be sure that it has an internal temperature of 165°F/74°C.

Deglaze the skillet with a couple tablespoons of water (or pasta water), just to get the fond (brown bits), and scrape off with a wooden spoon. Then melt butter and saute garlic for 30 seconds.

Add cream, whisk, then add parmesan and basil pesto. Whisk and cook the sauce for 30 seconds - 1 minute or until the parmesan cheese has melted and the sauce is warmed up. Avoid overcooking, as that can make the pesto turn yellow. Add pasta water to thin the sauce if needed.

Add the cooked pasta and chicken to the sauce, and gently mix everything together until combined.

I made this for the 4th or 5th time tonight. My 17 year-old son saw what I was making and was seriously ecstatic —lol. My 13 year-old daughter said it is one of her favorite dinners. It is a winner for us and has been added to our dinner rotation. Thanks for the yummy recipe!

I made creamy chicken pesto pasta using both the pesto recipe and chicken pesto pasta recipe. It was sooo DELICIOUS. I am Indian, and my dad likes a lot of spice in his food and he loved it too; which says a lot of about this recipe. I'll definitely be sharing this recipe with my siblings and friends. Thank you so much for this amazing recipe. 

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This was a very tasty, delicious pasta dish . Easy to make. I used Rao's  basil in  a jar and added a dash of red pepper flakes.

Everyone is always present every time we have chicken pesto pasta. This favorite is very rich and creamy, we always enjoy it! Must-try!

One of the best pasta recipes I've tried! A crowd favorite. Brought this to a family gathering and everyone was satisfied. Highly recommended!

So easy and delicious! This time I had to use store bought pesto, but I can't wait to try it again in the summer with homemade pesto!

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This chicken pesto pasta recipe combines some of my most favorite flavors: basil pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, fresh basil, red pepper flakes.

Chicken Pesto Pasta with Mushrooms

lb chicken thighs (, boneless, skinless, chopped)

tomatoes

oz mushrooms (, sliced)

garlic (, minced)

milk

salt (and more)

penne pasta ((use gluten free

basil (chopped)

Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat.  Add chicken (chopped up) with sun-dried tomatoes (chopped into smaller bites) to the skillet, sprinkle with red pepper flakes.  Saute for about 1 minute on medium heat.

Add sliced mushrooms (add another 1 tablespoon olive oil if needed) and saute for about 2 more minutes (or a little bit more), until chicken is cooked through and mushrooms are softened.

Add garlic, basil pesto, milk, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.  Bring to boil, immediately reduce to simmer and simmer, stirring until everything is well combined.  Remove from heat.  Taste, and add more salt, if needed.

Cook pasta according to package instructions.  Drain.  Add cooked pasta to the sauce, reheat.

Top with chopped fresh basil.

Want to make basil pesto from scratch?  Here is a super flavorful and creamy 20-Minute Homemade Basil Pesto Recipe.

I made this recipe but with a few modifications based on what I had in my pantry and fridge. I grilled some cherry tomatoes (sub for sundried) and  I added a yellow pepper for some colour. I had some homemade oregano pesto and so I used that. I also sprinkled some toasted panko and shredded parmesan before serving. It was absolutely delicious!

Wow! Really tasty recipe!  Made my own pesto and the rest was so easy. Definitely a winner!

I’ve made this recipe a quite a few times since discovering it a couple years ago. Tonight is the first time I made it with homemade pesto - so much better. Thank you for great recipe!!

I’ve been a big fan for years and this recipe was delicious BUT looked nothing like your photos… the milk and pesto made everything almost grey w the milk… what went wrong?

This was easy to make and tastes fabulous!This is our new favorite!!! 
Getting really good pesto is difficult. What do you use/recommend?

Oh my gosh!!! I have never had pasta with so much flavor and I make pasta dinners almost every Sunday. It’s my new favorite. My sauce was a little runny so I added some shredded Parmesan to thicken it. Next time I will drain the chicken, sun dried tomato and mushroom mixer before adding the pesto and milk.

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