Savory Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe: A Cozy Dinner Win - The Pass and Provisions

Savory Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe: A Cozy Dinner Win - The Pass and Provisions

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We make the creamiest chicken pesto pasta that melts in your mouth with every forkful. Come along for a mouthwatering journey through this simple yet extraordinary Italian classic.

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Cooking tools:

  • Stove
  • Pot
  • Skillet
  • Colander
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Spoon

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 12 oz (340g) pasta (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
  • ½ cup (120g) basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
  • ½ cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsps olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
  • ¼ cup (60ml) pasta water (reserved)
  • ¼ cup (30g) toasted pine nuts (optional, for crunch)
  • ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
  • Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)

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