The flavors were ok but the sauce was way to runny. It was basically watery and I even added some flour to try and thicken it, but it was like pouring water over my pasta, so it didn't stick to the noodles at all.
Chicken Alfredo Pesto Pasta
This creamy combination of two fave pasta sauces uses shortcuts (like cream cheese spread and purchased pesto sauce)—a clever way to serve an impressive dish in no time!
Yield: 4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each
Recipe from
More From Kraft Philadelphia
Recipe Time
Cook Time:
Prep Time:
Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 580
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated fat: 9g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
- Sodium: 470mg
- Carbohydrate: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 11g
- Protein: 41g
- Calcium: 30%
- Iron: 15%
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound lb. angel hair pasta, uncooked
- 2 teaspoons oil
- 1 pound lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup cup (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
- 1 large red pepper, cut into strips
- 1/4 cup cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tablespoons pesto
Preparation
Note:
COOK pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 7 min. or until done.
STIR in milk and cream cheese spread; cook 3 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is well blended. Add peppers, Parmesan and pesto; stir. Cook 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
DRAIN pasta. Add to cream cheese sauce; toss to coat.
KRAFT kitchens tips:
SUBSTITUTE
Substitute 1-1/2 cups roasted red pepper strips for the fresh red pepper strips.
SPECIAL EXTRA
For more intense flavor, stir in 1 Tbsp. lemon zest or 1/2 cup pitted dry-cured olives, along with the peppers, Parmesan and pesto.
FOOD FACTS
Pesto is an uncooked sauce made with fresh basil, garlic, pignoli (pine nuts), Parmesan or Pecorino cheese and olive oil. This classic, fresh-tasting sauce originated in Italy and is a favorite on pasta and chicken dishes. Look for prepared pesto in either the refrigerated aisle of your supermarket, with the sauces and dressings in the produce aisle or with the jarred pasta sauces in the grocery aisle.
Chicken Alfredo Pesto Pasta Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes
More Recipes for Main Dishes
-
Chicken Marsala Tetrazzini
Southern Living -
Cheese Ravioli with Pesto
Cooking Light -
Pesto Pasta with Chicken and Tomatoes
Oxmoor House
advertisement
Find out what we've got cooking...
Get our Free Weekly Specials Newsletter filled with our favorite recipes, seasonal menus, and special features.
We Respect Your Privacy. Privacy Policy