Basil Pesto Pasta with Chicken Recipe

Name: Basil Pesto Pasta with Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 grams pasta for 2 servings; 1 each chicken breasts; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or olive oil; 1 small onions chopped; 2 tablespoons whipped cream; 3 tablespoons basil fresh, chopped; 1 tablespoon parsley leaves fresh, chopped; 2 tablespoons parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated; 1 tablespoon almonds or pine nuts; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small garlic cloves; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

200 grams pasta for 2 servings
1 each chicken breasts
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or olive oil
1 small onions chopped
2 tablespoons whipped cream
3 tablespoons basil fresh, chopped
1 tablespoon parsley leaves fresh, chopped
2 tablespoons parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
1 tablespoon almonds or pine nuts
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small garlic cloves
1 x salt and black pepper to taste

1
Process all pesto ingredients in a food processor or blender.
2
Add more olive oil if you see pesto sauce is dry.
3
Mix pesto with the cream in a saucepan and slowly warm it on low-heat.
4
In a frying pan, cook onion with oil for 2 min.
5
Add chicken breast and fry 5 to 8 min on each side.
6
Meanwhile, in a separate pan, bring 4 cups of water with some salt to boil.
7
Add pasta and cook for 5 to 10 min.
8
Drain the pasta.
9
Blend pesto and cream mix with pasta and serve with the chicken on top.
10
You can also cut chicken into small pieces and mix with the pasta before serving.

483

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 200 grams pasta for 2 servings, 1 each chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or olive oil, 1 small onions chopped, and more.

Yes, Basil Pesto Pasta with Chicken falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Basil Pesto Pasta with Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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