Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta Delight

Bynews dail

Feb 14, 2025

Creamy Pesto Chicken PastaIngredients:
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup pesto sauce 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 pound pasta (such as penne or spaghetti) Salt and pepper to taste Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)Instructions:
1.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
3.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4.
Add chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until browned.
5.
Transfer chicken breasts to a baking dish and pour pesto sauce over them.
6.
Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
7.
While the chicken is baking, cook pasta according to package directions.
8.
When the chicken is cooked, remove from the oven and set aside.
9.
In a large saucepan, combine heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly.
10.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until sauce has thickened.
11.
Remove chicken from baking dish and slice into bite-sized pieces.
12.
Add sliced chicken to the cream sauce and stir to combine.
13.
Drain pasta and add to the skillet with sauce.
Stir to coat.
14.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired.
Tips:
For a richer flavor, use homemade pesto sauce.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the cream sauce for a hint of heat.
Serve with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta Delight

Bynews dail

By news dail

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