Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta
Craving the ultimate comfort food? Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta is a deliciously creamy and flavorful dish that's perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. With tender chicken and vibrant pesto, this meal will have your taste buds dancing. Make it tonight!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Frying Pan
- Skillet
- Saucepan
- Whisk
- Large Pot
Ingredients
- 1 package Barilla Ready Penne Pasta
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 large chicken breasts (cubed)
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 can milk
- 1/2 cup Barilla Pesto
- 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Start by heating up your skillet over medium heat and adding ½ tablespoon of olive oil. Once it’s shimmering, toss in the cubed chicken. Cook until it starts to lightly brown, about 5 to 7 minutes. You'll know it's ready when the edges begin to crisp up.
- Add your cream of chicken soup, milk, garlic salt, pepper, and pesto sauce to the skillet. Whisk everything together until it’s smooth, combining all those wonderful flavors. Don’t forget to scrape any bits off the bottom of the pan; they add flavor!
- Bring the mixture to a slight boil, then immediately turn down the heat. You want it to simmer gently so that the soup doesn’t stick and burn to the bottom. Let it cook for about 2 to 3 minutes; the sauce should thicken slightly.
- While the sauce simmers, prepare your Barilla Ready Penne Pasta according to the package directions. Typically, this will take just a few minutes. Make sure to cook the pasta until it’s al dente; you don’t want it too soft since it will continue to cook with the sauce.
- Once the pasta is ready, drain it and add it directly to the skillet with the creamy sauce. Add the butter and stir everything together gently, ensuring the pasta is well coated with that luscious sauce. It’s okay if some sauce clings to the pasta; that just means more flavor!
- Finally, serve your Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta hot and sprinkle some Parmesan cheese on top. Take a moment to appreciate the aroma before digging in!
Notes
If there happen to be any, they reheat beautifully. Just pop them in the microwave, and you have a quick lunch or dinner ready to go.