Creamy Pesto Shrimp/ or Chicken

Submitted by Carols Kitchen

"The Keno girls have played monthly for 15 years and each one of us takes our turn hosting. We prepare a special meal and dessert and a spend a fun evening together. This is another meal Laura served and it was so delicious and different."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 lb linguine
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1⁄3 cup pesto sauce
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (or diced chicken breast)

directions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
2. Add linguine pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
3. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
4. Stir in cream, and season with pepper.
5. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly.
6. Stir Parmesan cheese into cream sauce, stirring until thoroughly mixed.
7. Blend in the pesto, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until thickened.
8. Stir in the shrimp, and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes.
9. (or add cooked, diced chicken breast).
10. Serve over the hot linguine.

Reviews

[Diane in Burbank, CA]

This was great! I made it during the holiday's for my husband & M-I-L. They both raved about it. I used pre-cooked chicken strips & added mushrooms. It was unbelievably easy - great for a busy weeknight or when you're too tired to cook. It's a keeper.

 

[Gretchen]

this dish was awsome!!!! my 7 & 8 year old boys love pesto, & this just hit the spot. i used chicken in mine.thank you,thank you for a wonderful pasta dish. this is a keeper for sure.