Jump to Recipe SaveSaved! Pin Recipe This Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta is the perfect weeknight dinner! It's delicious, satisfying, and ready in under 30 minutes.When it comes to dinner recipes, there’s nothing better than a creamy, comforting pasta dish that’s easy to whip up. With tender bites of chicken, a pesto-infused cream sauce, and your favorite pasta shape, this recipe is a lifesaver on busy nights.You can add a handful of veggies, swap the chicken for shrimp, or even use store-bought rotisserie chicken for an ultra-speedy version.  This Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta is one of those recipes you'll want to keep on hand for busy evenings or when you're craving something cozy.

Pair it with a crisp green salad, some crusty bread, and maybe a glass of white wine, and you've got a meal that feels fancy but takes almost no effort at all! Ingredient Notes  These notes are here to help make this recipe a success; they cover some but not all ingredients; for a complete ingredient list, check out the recipe card below.Pasta: This creamy pesto pasta works well with a chunky shape to hold the sauce, so I like to pick something like penne, zitti, rigatoni, or cavatappi.But you can use any pasta shape that your family loves.Garlic: The recipe suggests 3 cloves, but as I always say, garlic should be measured with your heart, so add more if you wish.

(or less) Pesto: Use any brand that you enjoy.My favorite is a pesto alla Genovese, which I think i

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