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Delicious Chicken Pesto Pasta

This is a deliciously light yet flavorful pasta that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The combination of chicken and pesto provides a refreshing, summery taste, while the pasta and cream cheese add a comforting creaminess to the dish. No stress, this recipe is easy to prepare and you will love it!

Preparation Time
30 min
Difficulty
Makkelijk
Servings
4

Ingredients

  • 400 grams pasta of your choice
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 4 tablespoons pesto
  • 200 grams cream cheese
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 onion
  •  A handful of fresh basil
  •  Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
Nutritional Facts
fat 22g
kcal 600
carbs 60g
protein 35g

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package.
  2. 2 Cut the chicken breasts into cubes and fry them in some olive oil until golden brown.
  3. 3 Add the finely chopped garlic, onion, and bell pepper to the pan and sauté until soft.
  4. 4 Add the cream cheese and pesto to the pan and mix well. Let it simmer for a few minutes until the sauce is warm.
  5. 5 Drain the pasta and add it to the pan. Mix everything well so the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
  6. 6 Season with salt and pepper and garnish with fresh basil. Enjoy your meal!