One-Pan Garlic Chicken Pesto Pasta
This one-pan chicken and pasta dish is a well-loved recipe for good reason. It's easy to make in a single skillet, comes together in about 30 minutes, and tastes absolutely delicious! Begin by searing strips of chicken breasts with aromatic garlic. Then, stir in heavy cream, tangy Parmesan cheese, and your favorite pesto sauce. Let the sauce simmer until it thickens, then toss in cooked pasta and cherry tomatoes until heated through. The result is a savory, herby dish that everyone always raves about. Garnish with an extra sprinkle of Parmesan and chopped fresh basil for the finishing touch.
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a pan over high heat. Add the chicken, garlic, salt, and pepper and cook until the chicken is browned.
- 2
Mix in the heavy cream, Parmesan, and pesto, stirring until evenly combined.
- 3
Bring to a boil and cook until the sauce has reduced, 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Toss in the pasta and cherry tomatoes, stirring until evenly coated. Remove the pan from the heat.
- 5
Garnish with more Parmesan and basil for serving.
- 6
Enjoy!
Recipe from tasty.co
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Ingredients (11)
- •1 tablespoon canola oil
- •2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 1/2 inch (2cm) strips
- •2 tablespoons chopped garlic
- •½ tablespoon kosher salt
- •½ tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- •¾ cup heavy cream
- •½ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
- •¼ cup pesto
- •3 cups penne pasta, cooked and drained
- •¾ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- •chopped fresh basil, for garnish