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Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe

April 7, 2015 by Nicole

I started making this Chicken Pesto Pasta recipe years ago. I remember when I first found it in a Taste of Home magazine. It was one of the first pasta dishes I had ever made in my life. I was so proud of myself for making something that tasted good (or better) than a restaurant. Yes, I truly believe it is that delicious! The best part is that my family loves it as much as I do. Even though it is quick and easy to make in 30 minutes, people will think you spent all day in the kitchen.

chicken pesto pasta recipe

Chicken Pesto Pasta is one of those good pasta recipes you’ll make again and again. I like to serve it with breadsticks and a salad. It is the perfect way to use homemade pesto, but of course you can always use store-bought pesto. Definitely give this a try!

chicken pesto pasta
Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe 

slightly adapted from Taste of Home

  • 1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta
  • 1-1/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 cups cubed cooked chicken (Tip: Use a premade rotisserie chicken from the store if you don’t have time to cook the chicken)
  • 1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered
  • 2 jars (3-1/2 ounces each) prepared pesto
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms and red pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Reduce heat; stir in the chicken, artichokes, pesto, tomatoes, and salt. Cook 2-3 minutes longer or until heated through.
3. Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese..

Note: The original version uses fresh asparagus and sundried tomatoes, which is a great way to add veggies to this healthy pasta recipe. We like this with asparagus, but it is still very good without it when asparagus is not in season. I like it with about half the recommended sundried tomatoes, but my kids do not like them, so I usually leave those out, too.

Do you have a favorite pasta recipe? Let me know what you think about Chicken Pesto Pasta, especially if you make this recipe at home. 

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Chicken Pesto Pasta, easy pasta recipes, Good Pasta Recipes, Healthy Pasta Recipes, Pesto Pasta Recipe

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  1. Birdiebee says

    April 10, 2015 at 9:10 pm

    This looks super delicious. I always love pasta and chicken; the pesto just makes it that much tastier.

    • Nicole says

      April 11, 2015 at 7:51 am

      I love pesto, too! This is one of my all-time favorite recipes. You’ll have to let me know what you think if you try it. Thank you for stopping by today! Have a great weekend! –Nicole

  2. deanna says

    April 10, 2015 at 11:16 am

    I love a good pasta recipe. Thank for the post.

  3. Maddy says

    April 8, 2015 at 8:04 am

    mmmmm pesto is my favorite. Trying this for dinner soon!

  4. JR FrugalMom says

    April 8, 2015 at 7:53 am

    My middle son would love this, he’s a big pesto fan. It looks pretty simple to make too, which makes it a hit in my book.

  5. Janet W. says

    April 8, 2015 at 4:43 am

    What delicious recipe! I love the fresh ingredients you used!

  6. shelly peterson says

    April 7, 2015 at 5:42 pm

    This looks delicious and would love to try it. The family loves pasta dishes.

  7. Maria C says

    April 7, 2015 at 2:05 pm

    Thanks for sharing. We love pasta in the family.

  8. Rosie says

    April 7, 2015 at 10:03 am

    wow – I love Taste of Home! This is super duper, as I love pesto, this sounds like a great way to use it with parm and everything wonderful! Company worthy!

  9. Nicole Dziedzic says

    April 7, 2015 at 8:30 am

    My personal favorite for pasta is fettuccine alfredo with chicken and broccoli. So good! Might have to make some now. And this pesto pasta look incredible.

  10. Scarlet says

    April 7, 2015 at 7:55 am

    I love pesto and the addition of the artichokes and mushrooms is a great twist to this classic dish. Yum!

  11. Julie Wood says

    April 7, 2015 at 7:30 am

    This pasta dish looks so delicious and I want to make your recipe! I like the mushrooms and artichokes in this recipe and would use the Rotisserie chicken in it! Thanks for sharing an incredible recipe!

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