Creamy Pesto Pasta
Creamy pesto pasta combines tender spaghetti and juicy chicken in a deliciously rich creamy pesto sauce for the perfect family meal.
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti (about ⅔ package)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 -3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb, diced into ½ inch cubes)
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup half and half
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ⅓ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup pesto
- Basil
- Parmesan Cheese
- Pine Nuts
Steps
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In a large pot, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and reserve 1 cup pasta water.
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In a frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with dried basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
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Add chicken to the pan and cook until no pink remains, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
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In the same pan, add the butter and flour. Stir until smooth and cook 2-3 minutes.
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Add half and half, heavy cream, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened.
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Remove from heat, and stir in parmesan cheese and pesto.
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Add cooked pasta to the pesto sauce and toss. Add additional pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency. Return the chicken to the pan.
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Garnish with basil, pine nuts, and parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (6% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| spaghetti | 12 ounces | - | - |
| olive oil | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| -3 boneless skinless chicken breasts | 2 | - | - |
| dried basil | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| dried oregano | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| salt and pepper to taste | - | - | - |
| butter | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| all-purpose flour | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| half and half | 1 cup | $2.19/kg | $0.52 |
| heavy whipping cream | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| chicken broth | 0.333 cup | - | - |
| shredded Parmesan cheese | 0.75 cup | - | - |
| pesto | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| Basil | - | - | - |
| Parmesan Cheese | - | - | - |
| Pine Nuts | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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