Best Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta 🍝 | Easy Fettuccine Alfredo in 30 Mins

Looking for an easy weeknight dinner? This Creamy Chicken Pesto Fettuccine is the perfect one-pan pasta recipe! Juicy chicken fillet, fresh basil pesto, parmesan, and a rich creamy Alfredo-style sauce—all ready in just 30 minutes. This budget-friendly pasta uses simple ingredients but delivers restaurant-quality flavor. Perfect for busy nights when you want something quick, creamy, and comforting. 🍝✨ What’s inside this recipe: Tender chicken fillet Homemade basil pesto (basil, cashews/peanuts, garlic, olive oil) Parmesan & heavy cream for the ultimate creamy sauce Fettuccine pasta cooked al dente ✅ Quick, easy, and delicious! INGREDIENTS (serves 2–3) 250g fettuccine (or tagliatelle) 300g chicken fillet, sliced 2 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp paprika ½ tsp salt + black pepper to taste ½ cup fresh basil leaves ¼ cup cashews or roasted peanuts (for creamy pesto) ½ cup heavy cream ½ cup grated Parmesan Optional: a squeeze lemon, extra basil & parsley for garnish QUICK STEPS 1. Cook pasta al dente; reserve ½ cup pasta water. 2. Sear seasoned chicken in olive oil until golden; set aside. 3. Blitz basil, cashews, parmesan, garlic, olive oil into a smooth pesto. 4. Add cream to pan, stir in pesto, heat through; add pasta and chicken, loosen with pasta water. 5. Finish with extra parmesan, basil, and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve hot. TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS 0:00 Hook / plated reveal 0:08 Ingredients overview 0:30 Cook pasta (al dente) 1:20 Sear chicken & seasoning tips 2:20 Make pesto (cashew/peanut shortcut) 3:20 Add cream & build sauce 4:10 Combine pasta, finish & plating 4:45 Taste test & serving ideas If you love creamy pastas, make sure to try this recipe and let me know in the comments. Don’t forget to like 👍, subscribe 🔔, and share with your pasta-loving friends! #pestopasta #chickenpasta #creamypasta #easydinnerrecipes #onepanmeals #pastaalfredo #quickdinner #italianfood #30minutemeals #budgetfriendlymeals #chickenpastarecipe #weeknightdinners