This Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta recipe is ready in under 30 minutes! Tender penne pasta with juicy chicken breast tossed in a creamy pesto alfredo sauce using homemade pesto.
In a deep skillet, over low/medium heat, melt together butter and garlic and cook until fragrant.
Whisk together the heavy whipping cream and flour pout into the skillet, whisk vigorously. Add the parmesan cheese, pesto and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cook over low heat until sauce thickens, stirring frequently.
Add the cooked pasta and sliced chicken into the skillet and toss to combine.
Top with fresh chopped basil and grated parmesan cheese.