Creamy Pesto Chicken Bow Ties
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Creamy Pesto Chicken Bow Ties, a quick and easy dinner recipe that combines tender bow tie pasta, juicy pan-seared chicken, and a rich, velvety basil pesto sauce. This crowd-pleasing dish is elevated with the freshness of halved cherry tomatoes and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan, creating a perfectly balanced meal that's ready in just 30 minutes. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual entertaining, this recipe brings together simple ingredients like heavy cream, garlic, and fresh basil to create restaurant-quality flavor right in your own kitchen. Serve it hot and garnish with fresh basil leaves for a vibrant, picture-perfect finish that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz bow tie pasta (farfalle)
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 cup basil pesto
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 leaves fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bow tie pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet, let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
Reduce the heat to medium and pour the heavy cream into the same skillet. Stir in the basil pesto and Parmesan cheese, whisking until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Add the cooked bow tie pasta to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
Gently fold in the cherry tomatoes and sliced chicken. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until everything is heated through.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves if desired. Enjoy your creamy pesto chicken bow ties!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3597 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 190.3 g | 244% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.5 g | 372% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 605 mg | 202% | |
| Sodium | 4181 mg | 182% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 271.5 g | 99% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.9 g | ||
| Protein | 181.4 g | 363% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1010 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 2286 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
