One Pot Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A simple yet delicious one pot meal that combines the flavors of creamy pesto with tender chicken and pasta for an easy dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine chicken, pasta, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Add in pesto sauce, garlic powder, and heavy cream. Stir to combine.
- Cook until pasta is tender and sauce has thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.
Notes
- Can substitute chicken with shrimp or vegetables for a different variation.
- For added flavor, you can add sun-dried tomatoes or spinach.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: one pot, creamy, pesto, chicken, pasta, easy, comfort food