Creamy Pesto Pasta
You'll fall in love with this Creamy Pesto Pasta that's super easy to make. Combining the aromatic flavors of basil pesto, tender rotisserie chicken and al dente pasta. Perfect for busy weeknight meals, dinner done in 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 16 0z (500g) Pasta Penne, Linguine or Fusilli
- 2 cups Rotisserie Chicken cut or shredded
- ½ cup Basil Pesto
- 1 cup Whipping Cream (heavy cream)
- 1 cup Chicken Stock or Boullion
- ⅓ cup Grated Parmesan
- Olive Oil for frying
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- Salt and Black Pepper to taste
- Basil for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. Optional: Reserve a cup of pasta water to make chicken stock.
- Remove the skin from the rotisserie chicken and shred or chop the meat into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and rotisserie chicken pieces and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- If using chicken bouillon cube, make chicken stock by mixing 1 cup of reserved pasta water with bouillon cube. Set aside.
- Reduce heat to low. Pour in whipping cream and chicken stock, stir until combined. Mix through Basil Pesto.
- Gently toss the cooked pasta in the skillet with the creamy pesto sauce.
- Garnish with fresh basil, and serve immediately with sides of your choice.