One Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta

One Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta is a flavorful, all-in-one meal featuring tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a rich, herbaceous pesto sauce. Everything cooks together in a single pot, making cleanup a breeze. This easy and delicious dish is perfect for busy weeknights and packed with bold, fresh flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

• ● 2 tbsp olive oil
• ● 2 boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
• ● 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste
• 2 cups chicken broth, low sodium
• 2 cups milk
• ½ cup basil pesto sauce
• 12 oz rotini pasta
• ½ cup cheese, shredded
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half

Directions

1. Add oil into the pot and heat it.
2. Add chicken and sauté until no longer pink. Add pepper, salt, and garlic and cook until fragrant. Add pasta, pesto, broth, and milk and boil it.
3. Lower the heat and simmer until liquid is reduced.
4. Turn off heat. Add cheese and cherry tomatoes and mix well.
5. Serve!