Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta

Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta

Did you know that pasta is an important part of the Mediterranean diet? My husband and I look at pasta like a blank canvas. You can just make it and unleash your creativity with a variety of sauces, proteins, and vegetables. We are thrilled to partner with Barilla which stands for the joy of healthy and pleasurable eating. Barilla believes that Italian pasta is the best recipe for good living, as it provides the perfect canvas for a nutritious meal. If you are searching for chicken and pesto pasta or even a grilled chicken pesto pasta, then this chicken pesto pasta recipe is exactly what you need.  We hope that this Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta recipe inspires you. 

Easy Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 bag Barilla Ready Pasta
• 1/2 cup cream
• 3/4 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
• 2 tbsp pesto
• 2 tbsp chopped tomato
• pepper to taste

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to the directions on the box.
2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the cream and chicken in a saute pan over high heat. When the cream begins to boil, turn down the heat and stir in the pesto.
3. Add the pasta and toss well to coat.
4. Plate the dish. Top with tomatoes, pepper, and Parmesan cheese (option).

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Barilla Ready Pasta

With Barilla Ready Pasta, you have just 60 seconds to perfect pasta with the convenience of fully cooked pasta that is still the quality you expect. Each Barilla Ready Pasta package contains two servings and is made with three simple ingredients, sea salt, extra virgin olive oil, and pasta. Pasta is cooked in the microwave which means in under 1 minute, your snack, meal, or side dish is ready! Find it in the pasta aisle at your local Walmart.

Easy Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe {VIDEO}

Whether you wondered how to make chicken pesto pasta, chicken and pesto pasta recipes, or even a basil pesto chicken pasta, then our chicken pesto pasta with tomatoes will not disappoint. We hope that you are inspired by this Easy Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe. Happy cooking!

This Easy Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe post is sponsored by Barilla Pasta. 

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