Chicken Alfredo Pesto Pasta

Submitted by Boomette

"A recipe from Philadelphia cream cheese."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 8 ounces angel hair pasta, uncooked
• 2 teaspoons oil
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
• 2 cups milk
• 1⁄2 cup cream cheese spread
• 1 large red pepper, cut into strips
• 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons pesto sauce

directions

1. Cook pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 7 minute or until cooked through.
2. Stir in milk and cream cheese spread; cook 3 minute or until cream cheese spread is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Add peppers, Parmesan cheese and pesto; stir. Cook 3 minute or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
3. Drain pasta. Add to cream cheese mixture; toss to coat.

Reviews

[katew]

Fab mid week meal - everyone ate it so 5 stars up front. I made my own pesto sauce as there is so much basil right now in the garden. Due to various intolerances I served the sauce over quinoa instead of angel hair pasta. Made for Everyday is a Holiday tag.

 

[JennyMidget]

This was absolutely gorgeous - the sauce stands a little on thickening, if you're worried about that, and we also cooked it a bit longer and stuck the rangehood on high to draw off the steam. Lovely recipe, thanks!

 

[swissms]

Very easy to prepare after a busy day at work. The sauce has great flavor. I would have also liked the sauce to be thicker so next time I will reduce the milk and increase the amount of cream cheese. Made for 1-2-3 Hit Wonders. Thanks for posting Boomette!

 

[mary winecoff]

Good everyday dish that is ready in minutes. I used boneless thighs (our choice) and roasted red peppers. I would have liked the sauce to be thicker...next time I will experiment with some flour maybe. I also added a lot of salt and pepper. Made for Zaar Unreviewed Tag.