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One Pot Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta: Easy Comfort Food Delight

One Pot Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta

A delicious and easy one pot creamy pesto chicken pasta dish that brings comfort food to a whole new level.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound chicken breast, diced
  • 12 ounces pasta of choice
  • 1 cup pesto sauce
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, combine chicken, pasta, pesto, chicken broth, and garlic powder.
  2. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.
  3. Cook for 15 minutes until pasta is tender.
  4. Stir in heavy cream, cherry tomatoes, and Italian seasoning.
  5. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
  • Add vegetables such as spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.

Nutrition

Keywords: One Pot, Creamy, Pesto, Chicken, Pasta, Easy, Comfort Food