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Easy Creamy Chicken Garlic Pesto Pasta
This delicious Chicken Pesto Pasta is a quick and easy dish that combines tender chicken, fragrant pesto sauce, and al dente pasta. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
- 250 gms of pasta (your choice)
- 1⁄2 Cup of basil pesto
- 1⁄4 Cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbls of olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- salt and pepper
- Optional: cherry tomatoes and fresh basil leaves for garnish
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Directions
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for about 7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes, then cut into strips.
In the skillet, add remaining olive and minced garlic. Sauté for about one minute until fragrant
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss it with the garlic olive oil.
Add the pesto and mix until the pasta is coated.
Add the sliced chicken and mix in with the pasta and pesto sauce. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top and mix well.
Garnish with cherry fresh leaves if desired. Serve hot.