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Creamy Pesto Chicken Linguini

4.6
(16)
  • 4 Serves
  • 5 minutes
  • 30 minutes

This delicious pesto & chicken linguini will warm you up on these Winter nights!

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Ingredients

4 Serves*
400 g linguini
500 g chicken breasts, chopped or chicken stir fry strips
300 ml tub cream
1/4 cup basil pesto
*Serving size calculator is approximate, feel free to adjust by adding a pinch here and there as needed

Method

  1. In a large pot of boiling, salted water cook the linguini according to packet directions.
  2. Meanwhile, in a nonstick frying pan, sauté the chicken until golden, 4 to 6 minutes.
  3. Add the cream and reduce heat, add basil pesto and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Add the linguini and toss to coat in the yummy sauce.

Top Tips

Optional: Add a punnet of cherry tomatoes when you add the basil pesto for colour and a fresh burst of goodness. Sprinkle with fresh basil and Parmesan to serve.

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