Easy Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta with Fusilli Noodles
Pesto Pasta with Fusilli Noodles
Creamy, cheesy, and shockingly healthy - this Chicken Pesto Pasta turned out way better than I expected. I made it last night for Jace and I, and it instantly earned a spot in our dinner rotation. It’s another healthy, flavor-packed recipe from Alese, and even though I don’t use pesto often, I found myself going back for seconds. I swapped in fat-free mozzarella and gave fusilli noodles (ordered from Amazon!) a try for the first time - they were perfect for soaking up all that cheesy, herby goodness.
• Difficulty Level: Intermediate
• Serving size: 3-5
• Total cook time: 20-30 minutes
• Family friendly: Yes, my teen and I both loved it!
Why You Will Love This Pesto Pasta
This pasta is light, fresh, and totally satisfying. Pair it with garlic bread, a crisp salad, or roasted veggies, and you've got a full meal that feels anything but basic. I used healthier ingredients to make it a guilt-free meal that your whole family will love.
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How to Store and Reheat
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave for 2 minutes or until warm.
Ingredients for Pesto Pasta with Fusilli Noodles
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- *1/2 box of fusilli noodles
- 2 chicken breasts (fully cooked, we cooked ours on the stove for 4-5 minutes per side with seasonings)
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp basil pesto
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning
- Sprinkle of red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella (fat free)
- Dried Oregano
How to Make Creamy Pesto Pasta (Step-by-Step)
✓ Step #1: Cook the pasta – Cook the pasta according to the box directions.
✓ Step #2: Cook the chicken breast – While the pasta is cooking, cook chicken breasts on the stove according to your liking. Set aside. Once the pasta is done, drain and set aside.
✓ Step #3: Remove chicken – Once chicken is done cooking in a pan on the stove, remove from the pan and use the same pan to cook the sauce.
✓ Step #4: Make sauce – On medium heat, melt butter and pesto. Add garlic powder and stir together. Pour in heavy cream and heat until bubbly - this should only be a few minutes.
✓ Step #5: Combine pasta and sauce – Pour the sauce on top of the noodles and stir until noodles are covered.

✓ Step #6: Add to plate and serve – Add to a plate, top with chicken and mozzarella cheese. Serve and enjoy!

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