08/03/2025
Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta
Re-posting this simple recipe, perfect for iftar.
Ingredients
200g penne pasta
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon olive oil for marinade
250g boneless chicken breast, thinlyvsliced
1 teaspoon salt or to taste for chicken
1 teaspoon salt or to taste for sauce
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried mix Italian herbs
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup chicken stock
60ml double (heavy) cream
3 tablespoon red pesto
1/2 cup pasta water
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3 cloves garlic, minced
Fresh parsley to garnish
Red chilli flakes to garnish
Instructions
1) Thinly slice the chicken breast and marinate it for at least one hour.
2) Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan.
3) Add the marinated chicken, cooking each side until browned (5-7 mins).
4) Create a space in the middle, add 3 cloves of minced garlic, cook until golden, then mix with the chicken.
5) Add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste, mix, and pour in 1/2 cup of chicken stock.
6) Combine well, add 1 teaspoon of salt, and simmer on low heat.
7) While the chicken simmers, boil water with a pinch of salt.
8) Cook 200g pasta until al dente.
9) Mix 3 tablespoons of red pesto into the chicken mixture.
10) Pour in 1/4 cup of double (heavy) cream and stir thoroughly to combine.
11) Transfer the boiled pasta into the pan, mixing well with the creamy chicken sauce.
12) Add 1/2 cup of pasta water to achieve the desired consistency.
13) Cook for a few minutes until everything is well combined.
14) Garnish with fresh parsley and red chili flakes according to your preference.
15) Plate up and enjoy!
