How to make Chicken Pesto Pasta

This chicken pesto pasta is fresh, creamy and incredibly easy to love. With tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta and a rich pesto sauce, it is the kind of comforting meal that feels simple enough for an everyday dinner while still tasting special. It comes together quickly, looks beautiful on the plate and always delivers bold, satisfying flavor.

1. 1Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.
2. 2Reserve a little pasta water, then drain the pasta.
3. 3While the pasta cooks, season the chicken with salt and black pepper.
4. 4Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
5. 5Add the chicken and cook until golden and cooked through.
6. 6Remove the chicken and slice it into bite-sized pieces if needed.
7. 7In the same pan, add the garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
8. 8Stir in the pesto and Greek yogurt or cream until smooth.
9. 9Add a little pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
10. 10Return the chicken to the pan.
11. 11Add the cooked pasta and toss until everything is well coated.
12. 12Finish with parmesan and serve warm.

Tips for the best result

• Do not overcook the chicken so it stays juicy
• Use a little pasta water for a silkier sauce
• Add the pesto at the end of cooking for a fresher flavor
• Serve with extra parmesan for a richer finish

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