Creamy Pesto Chicken: Easy Comfort Food for Weeknight Dinners
A delicious and creamy pesto chicken dish that’s perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups pasta of your choice
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook your pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a pan, combine the shredded chicken and pesto sauce over medium heat.
- Add the heavy cream and stir until well mixed.
- Incorporate the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese, stirring to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
- This dish can be easily reheated in the microwave.
- Feel free to add vegetables for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg