Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe (35 Minutes)

Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta is a quick and flavorful dinner that comes together in about 35 minutes. Adding a splash of cream to fresh basil pesto makes a sauce that’s rich, smooth, and perfect for coating tender pasta and juicy chicken. It’s a reliable recipe for weeknights, casual gatherings, or whenever you want an easy dish that everyone will love. Serve it with a green salad and some crusty bread and you’re done. ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ RECIPE BELOW ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ 🖨 PRINT RECIPE HERE: https://pinchandswirl.com/chicken-pes... INGREDIENTS For the Creamy Pesto: ►1½ ounces fresh basil leaves (about 2 cups, no stems) ►2 large garlic cloves ►¼ cup pine nuts (toasted if desired) ►2 ounces grated Parmesan (plus more for garnish) ►½ teaspoon fine sea salt (plus more to taste) ►½ cup extra virgin olive oil ►½ cup heavy cream For the Pasta and Chicken: ►1 pound fusilli or other short pasta ►2 tablespoons olive oil ►1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces ►Salt and freshly ground black pepper ►SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS:    / @pinchandswirl   ►RATE THIS VIDEO! 👍 - I appreciate your help growing the channel ►SIGN UP for weekly emails (never miss a recipe!): https://pinchandswirl.com/subscribe/ ►(and receive this e-cookook: 12 RECIPES TO KNOW BY HEART) CONNECT WITH ME! ►WEBSITE: https://pinchandswirl.com/ ►INSTAGRAM:   / pinchandswirl   ►PINTEREST:   / pinchandswirl   ►FACEBOOK:   / pinchandswirl   #pestorecipe #chickenpasta #easyweeknightdinner #creamsauce #pastadinner #homemadefood #familydinnerideas