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Chicken Pesto Pasta
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Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta

Creamy chicken pesto pasta with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes in a rich, flavorful sauce. Ready in 30 minutes and perfect for a family dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 8 oz pasta
  • 2 chicken breasts chicken breasts, sliced lengthwise
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup pesto
  • 1/2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve some pasta water and drain.
  2. Season chicken and cook in oil and butter until golden and cooked through. Rest and slice.
  3. Sprinkle flour into skillet and cook for one minute.
  4. Add broth, cream, pesto, lemon juice, and sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer until slightly thickened.
  5. Stir in spinach until wilted.
  6. Add pasta and toss, using reserved pasta water if needed.
  7. Top with sliced chicken and Parmesan before serving.