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    Create Bake Make / Dinners / Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta

    Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta

    Published: Jun 18, 2018 · Modified: Mar 4, 2022 by Lauren Matheson ·

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    This Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta with Bacon is a one bowl dinner can be ready to enjoy in 30 minutes – the perfect midweek meal! It is a family friendly dinner recipe and can be made up to two days in advance as well as also being freezer friendly.

    Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta in a speckled bowl on a wooden tray.

    Why you will love this recipe:

    • Pantry Staples – you don’t need any special ingredients for this recipe.
    • Cream Free- milk rather than cream is used in this recipe.
    • 30 Minutes – you can have this meal ready to enjoy within 30 minutes.
    • Freezer friendly – pop any leftovers into the freezer and store for up to two months.
    gold fork holding up chicken pesto pasta in a speckled bowl.

    Ingredients:

    Please note you will find the full ingredient list and recipe method in the recipe card below.

    • Chicken – you can use either chicken breast or thigh for this recipe.
    • Bacon – optional.
    • Pasta – I like to use either fettuccine or spirals but you can use any type of pasta.
    • Milk – I recommend full cream milk for this recipe. You can use cream if you wish.
    side view of Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta in a speckled bowl on a wooden tray.

    Tips for Making this Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe:

    • For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and bacon.
    • You can use either chicken breast or thigh.
    • I recommend using full cream milk, you can use cream if you prefer.
    • Any leftovers are best enjoyed within two days, alternatively you can freeze for up to two months.
    • Feeding a crowd? You can double the recipe. Please ensure you are using a pot larger enough to accomodate your ingredients.

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    side view of Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta in a speckled bowl on a wooden tray.

    Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta

    This Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta is a great family friendly meal and can be made using just one pot. It's perfect for those weeknight dinners and it can also be made ahead and frozen until needed.
    4.11 from 47 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 18 mins
    Total Time 28 mins
    Course Dinners
    Cuisine Australian
    Servings 4 serves
    Calories 335 kcal

    Equipment

    • large pot

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 brown onion grated
    • 500 grams chicken breast cubed
    • 4 rashers bacon shortcut
    • 2 cloves garlic crushed
    • 1 litre vegetable stock
    • ¼ cup pesto
    • ⅓ cup milk
    • 300 grams pasta fettuccine or spiral pasta
    • 50 grams parmesan cheese finely grated

    Instructions
     

    • Slice your chicken breast and bacon into pieces and set aside until needed.
    • In a large saucepan, add the olive oil and warm over a medium/high heat and add the onion and the garlic along with the chicken and bacon pieces and cook for 4 – 5 minutes or until the chicken begins to brown and the onion is translucent.
    • Add the vegetable stock and pasta and stir through to combine. Bring the mixture to the boil before reducing to a medium heat and placing the lid onto the saucepan. Let the pasta cook for 8 – 10 minutes or until cooked through and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
    • Reduce the heat to low and add the milk, pesto and parmesan cheese. Stir these ingredients through the pasta before replacing the lid and allowing to cook for a further 2 – 3 minutes before serving.

    Notes

    • For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and bacon.
    • You can use either chicken breast or thigh.
    • I recommend using full cream milk, you can use cream if you prefer.
    • Any leftovers are best enjoyed within two days, alternatively you can freeze for up to two months.
    • Feeding a crowd? You can double the recipe. Please ensure you are using a pot larger enough to accomodate your ingredients.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0gCalories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 34gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 896mgPotassium: 795mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 807IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 221mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword 30 Minute Dinners, Dinners, Family Dinners, One Bowl
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    Comments

    1. Karen

      April 27, 2022 at 6:54 pm

      5 stars
      I loved it. Added a few mushrooms and used leftover roast chicken. Added a tsp extra pesto and a little cream at end to make more creamy and saucy.

      Reply
    2. Louise

      March 22, 2022 at 9:27 am

      What kind of pesto did you use?

      Reply
      • Lauren Matheson

        March 26, 2022 at 8:49 am

        HI Louise, you can use any type of pesto. I like the Jamie Oliver or woolworths brand 🙂

        Reply
    3. Maureen meade

      January 10, 2021 at 7:20 am

      Worth a try

      Reply

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