This Easy Chicken Pesto Pasta with Lemon is a great dish because it has tender chicken, tasty basil pesto, and tangy lemon all mixed together in a creamy sauce. This dish comes together quickly and easily, making it perfect for busy weeknights or times when you want a meal that is both comforting and light.
Ingredients:
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions:
Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente
Drain and set aside
Season diced chicken breasts with salt and pepper
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat
Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant
Add seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through
Reduce heat to low and stir in basil pesto, heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice
Simmer for 2-3 minutes until heated through
Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until well coated with the creamy pesto sauce
Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined
Remove from heat and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving
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