Creamy Pesto Pasta with Grilled Chicken

Bynews dail

Feb 14, 2025

Creamy Pesto Pasta with Grilled ChickenIngredients:
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 (16 ounce) package pasta (such as penne or rotini) 1/2 cup prepared pesto sauce 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves Salt and pepper to tasteInstructions:
For the grilled chicken:
1.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.
2.
Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
3.
Grill for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
4.
Remove the chicken from the grill and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
For the pasta:
1.
Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
2.
Drain the pasta and reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
3.
In a large skillet, heat the reserved pasta cooking water over medium heat.
4.
Add the pesto sauce, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese.
Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
5.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat.
6.
Stir in the sliced grilled chicken, chopped basil, and salt and pepper to taste.
7.
Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the chicken is warmed through and the sauce is thickened.
To serve:
1.
Transfer the pasta to a serving dish and top with additional Parmesan cheese and basil, if desired.
2.
Enjoy!

Creamy Pesto Pasta with Grilled Chicken

Bynews dail

By news dail

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