Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta
This Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta features tender slices of chicken, crisp asparagus, and a rich pesto cream sauce tossed with fettuccine or linguine. It’s an easy, satisfying dinner that’s bursting with flavor and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts trimmed
- 1 tsp salt divided
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 lb asparagus ends trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 4 tbsp pesto sauce
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 12 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water; drain and set aside.
- Slice and season chicken. Cook in 2 tbsp oil until done. Rest, then slice.
- In same pan, sauté asparagus in 2 tbsp oil for 2–3 minutes.
- Add cream, simmer 3 minutes. Stir in pesto and chicken. Season with salt.
- Add pasta and toss to coat. Serve hot.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://mischacrossing.com/creamy-pesto-chicken-pasta/
Notes
- Protein Tip: You can substitute the chicken with shrimp or use rotisserie chicken for a quicker version.
- Pasta Options: Swap in penne or spaghetti if that’s what you have on hand.
- Make It Lighter: Use half-and-half or a mixture of milk and Greek yogurt instead of full cream.