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Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta

If you love pesto, this rich and creamy chicken pesto pasta with sun dried tomatoes recipe from @reciperunner is for you. Ricotta and pesto are combined to make a luscious sauce that pairs perfectly with shellbows. And it’s all made in just one pot!

Shellbows pasta with chicken in a creamy basil pesto sauce

  • Prep Time

    15min

  • Cook Time

    30min

  • Total Time

    45min

  • Servings

    4-5

  • Recipe Category Pasta

  • Recipe Cuisine Italian American

  • Recipe Level Simple

Recipe By: Danae Halliday @reciperunner

Ingredients

Directions

  • Toss the chicken in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of pesto, salt and pepper. Let it marinate for 15 minutes if you have the time.
  • Add a tablespoon of olive oil to a large deep skillet or pot. Heat the oil over medium-high heat and then add in the chicken and spread it into a single layer. Sauté the chicken for 6-8 minutes or until it’s cooked through. Remove the chicken onto a plate.
  • Add the shallots and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring the broth to a boil.
  • Pour in the pasta and stir everything together. Lower the heat to medium and cook the pasta until it’s al dente, 15-20 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add the chicken back in and stir in the ricotta and 3 tablespoons of pesto. If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a few tablespoons of water, broth, or milk. Cook until heated through and taste for seasoning. Remove the pasta from the heat and top with fresh basil and parmesan cheese if desired.

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Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta

If you love pesto, this rich and creamy chicken pesto pasta with sun dried tomatoes recipe from @reciperunner is for you. Ricotta and pesto are combined to make a luscious sauce that pairs perfectly with shellbows. And it’s all made in just one pot!