Creamy Pesto Chicken Linguine Delight 🍝🌿

Creamy Chicken Pesto Linguine Recipe

🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes
🥄 Servings: 4 servings

Description:

Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of this Creamy Chicken Pesto Linguine! Tender boneless chicken strips are lovingly cooked in a velvety pesto parmesan sauce, then generously ladled over perfectly cooked linguine. It’s a dish that’s both elegant and comforting, sure to become a favorite at your dinner table.

Ingredients:

Quantity	Ingredient
1	Linguine
1/2	Onion
2 cloves	Garlic
–	Olive oil
4	Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
–	Garlic powder
–	Black pepper
1/2 cup	Pesto sauce
3/4 cup	Half-and-half
1/2 cup	Parmesan cheese, grated, plus extra for serving

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 880.1
Fat Content: 29.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 16.9g
Cholesterol Content: 152.1mg
Sodium Content: 444.4mg
Carbohydrate Content: 96.2g
- Fiber Content: 4g
- Sugar Content: 3.4g
Protein Content: 55g

Instructions:

Prepare Ingredients:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the linguine.
- Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
- Cut the chicken breasts into thin strips.
Saute Onion and Garlic:
- In a skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened and fragrant.
Cook Chicken:
- Season the chicken strips with garlic powder and black pepper.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet with the onion and garlic mixture, cooking until the chicken is fully cooked through.
Make the Creamy Pesto Sauce:
- Once the chicken is cooked, stir in the pesto sauce until well combined.
- Pour in the half-and-half and sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Continue cooking over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
Cook Linguine:
- While the sauce simmers, cook the linguine according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the cooked linguine, reserving a small amount of pasta water if needed to adjust the sauce consistency.
Serve:
- Arrange the drained linguine on plates or in a serving dish.
- Spoon the creamy chicken pesto sauce over the linguine, ensuring each serving is generously coated.
- Garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Enjoy!
- Serve immediately and savor the delightful combination of flavors in this creamy chicken pesto linguine dish!