Can I use frozen chicken?

Absolutely, Just thaw it completely first - otherwise, it'll steam instead of sear and get watery.

The sauce tends to separate when reheated. It's best fresh, but you can prep ingredients beforehand for super-fast assembly.

Swap chicken for mushrooms, use dairy-free cream (coconut works), and vegan pesto. The parmesan's optional - nutritional yeast adds cheesy flavor.

Why is my sauce green?

That's the pesto.. If it turns brown, you cooked it too long - stir pesto in last, off the heat.

5-Ingredient Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe in 25 Minutes -

Name: 5-Ingredient Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe in 25 Minutes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz pasta; 1 lb chicken breast, diced; 1/2 cup pesto; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

5-Ingredient Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe in 25 Minutes

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A simple and creamy chicken pesto pasta made with just 5 ingredients.

Author: RecipeZest
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Yield: 4 servings
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Low Lactose

Ingredients

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8 oz pasta
1 lb chicken breast, diced
1/2 cup pesto
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then cook in a pan until done.
Add pesto and heavy cream to the pan with chicken, stir well.
Drain the pasta and mix with the creamy pesto chicken.
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese before serving.

Notes

Use store-bought pesto for convenience.
Adjust creaminess by adding more or less heavy cream.

Find it online: https://recipeszest.com/5-ingredient-creamy-chicken-pesto-pasta-recipe/