Description
A heartwarming blend of tender chicken, creamy sauce, and vibrant pasta that captures the essence of Italian rustic cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add sliced chicken breasts and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, then stir in the heavy cream and pesto sauce, mixing well.
- Add cooked pasta and toss until everything is well coated.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
Use fresh basil for garnish to enhance flavor. Don’t forget to reserve pasta water for the sauce if it thickens too much.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg