Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta

If Alfredo sauce and pesto got a baby, this would be it! The brown bits from the chicken, the basil pesto and half and half create a rich, creamy and dreamy sauce you’ll want to drink with a straw!

Chicken Broth

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INGREDIENTS

Half and Half

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Parmesan Cheese

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Garlic

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Pesto Sauce

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Pasta

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Chicken

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Garlic Powder

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Italian Seasoning

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Salt

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Cook the pasta and reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.

1

Season the chicken, sprinkle it with flour and cook until golden brown.

2

Cook the onion until translucent. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.

3

Deglaze the pan with broth, scraping the bottom. Stir in the basil pesto, half and half, garlic powder and simmer.

4

Add the chicken with its juices back to the skillet. Stir in Parmesan and mix well.

5

Add the pasta and toss to combine. Add pasta cooking water if needed.

6

Serve and enjoy!

Low heat matters. High heat can cause dairy to separate. Keep the sauce at a gentle simmer.

Tips from the chef

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