Description
A delightful and rich dish combining fresh pesto with creamy goodness, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (e.g., fettuccine, penne)
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup homemade or store-bought pesto
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the diced chicken. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the pesto and heavy cream, mixing until well combined.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and gently toss to coat the pasta in the sauce.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For a lovely presentation, pair with a side salad or garlic bread. Feel free to use shrimp or seasonal vegetables for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg