10 Minute Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 1081kcal
This 10 Minute Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta recipe is super quick to prep and cook, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights when you want a satisfying meal in a hurry.
Ingredients
- 500 g spiral or penne pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 300 g boneless, skinless chicken breast, finely sliced
- 1 tbsp freshly minced garlic
- 160 g pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 250 ml thickened (heavy) cream
- 375 g fresh or frozen vegetables (see note 1)
- 50 g freshly grated parmesan, plus extra to serve
- ½ tsp sea salt flakes
- 1 fresh chilli, to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta – Cook the pasta as per the packet instructions, less 1 minute (the pasta will finish cooking when it's combined with the sauce).
- Start cooking the chicken – Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-based frying pan over medium–high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook for 1–2 minutes until it is sealed (it will still be uncooked in the centre).
- Add the remaining ingredients – Add the garlic and continue stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the pesto, cream and vegetables. Place the lid on and cook for 2–4 minutes for fresh vegetables or 4–6 minutes for frozen vegetables.
- Combine the pasta and sauce – Remove from the heat, stir through the cooked pasta and parmesan, then season with salt to taste.
- Serve – Serve sprinkled with extra parmesan and fresh chilli (if using).
Notes
Note 1 – This recipe lends itself to many vegetable variations, perfect to use up what is left in your crisper drawer. Pictured are frozen broccoli and peas. Other recommended vegetables are zucchini (courgette), shredded kale or baby spinach, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, broccolini (tenderstem broccoli), capsicum (bell pepper) or sliced green beans.
MAKE AHEAD
Refrigerate cooked Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat in the microwave. Not suitable to freeze.LEFTOVERS
Refrigerate cooked Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat in the microwave. Not suitable to freeze.Nutrition Facts
10 Minute Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta
Amount per Serving
Calories
1081
% Daily Value*
Fat
50
g
77
%
Saturated Fat
20
g
125
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
11
g
Cholesterol
133
mg
44
%
Sodium
1045
mg
45
%
Potassium
885
mg
25
%
Carbohydrates
114
g
38
%
Fiber
9
g
38
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
43
g
86
%
Vitamin A
6729
IU
135
%
Vitamin C
28
mg
34
%
Calcium
277
mg
28
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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