Easy Creamy Basil Pesto Alfredo Fettuccini with Chicken. This creamy fettuccine combines the best worlds of both alfredo sauce and fresh pesto into one fresh springtime pasta side dish! Sarah back again from Whole and Heavenly Oven to share another fabulous recipe with ya'll. My kids love "white noodles," and this Basil Pesto Chicken Alfredo is no exception.
The silky and creamy pesto sauce is so delicious, you will feel like you are having a meal at a fancy restaurant, making this a great dish to serve to dinner guests. Creamy chicken and broccoli pasta with the addition of pesto takes this humble dish to a whole new level. When I think comfort food the first thing that pops in mind is pasta. You can have Easy Creamy Basil Pesto Alfredo Fettuccini with Chicken using 7 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you cook that.
Ingredients of Easy Creamy Basil Pesto Alfredo Fettuccini with Chicken
- You need of Cooked Fettuccini (according to package directions).
- You need of Cooked Chicken (I grilled mine).
- It's 8 oz of Alfredo Sauce (choose your favorite brand).
- Prepare 3-4 oz of Basil Pesto.
- You need of Shaved Parmesan (for topping).
- Prepare of Fresh Chopped Parsley (optional).
- You need of Crushed Red Pepper (optional).
Great recipe for Easy Creamy Basil Pesto Alfredo Fettuccini with Chicken. I actually had some leftover fettuccini and leftover chicken (which made it even more quick) from last night and simply mixed some jarred alfredo sauce and some jarred basil pesto. I use a jarred alfredo sauce, short cut pasta and a little pre-made pesto sauce. Very very simple, but the creamy sauce mixed with the pesto is really the best-o.
Easy Creamy Basil Pesto Alfredo Fettuccini with Chicken step by step
- Mix Sauces in medium bowl until combined..
- Add Pasta and Chicken and toss all ingredients until pasta and chicken are coated..
- Heat in microwave for 3-4 mins (on 50% power so as not to overcook the already cooked pasta and chicken). Or heat in sauce pan on stove at low-medium heat, again...so as not to overcook..
- Top with optional parmesan, parsley, and crushed red pepper and ENJOY!!.
Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. This video is about how to prepare Pesto Chicken Pasta. This creamy chicken and pesto pasta is one of those easy weeknight meals that tastes amazing yet doesn't take a ton of time to pull together. It's made with a store-bought pesto, cream, and parmesan cheese which makes it so quick and flavorful!