Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta
This creamy chicken pesto pasta is a delicious and easy meal that combines tender chicken, pasta, and a rich pesto sauce.
Equipment
- Pot
- Skillet
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 8 oz pasta
For the Chicken
- 2 breasts chicken, sliced lengthwise
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup pesto
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the chicken and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken is done.
- Stir in the flour and cook for a minute, then add chicken broth and heavy cream. Mix until smooth.
- Add pesto, lemon juice, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach. Cook until spinach wilts.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and mix well. Serve with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
You can add other vegetables or adjust seasoning to your taste.