Creamy Pesto Fettuccine with Chicken and Cherry Tomatoes
This delicious and easy-to-make Creamy Pesto Fettuccine with Chicken and Cherry Tomatoes recipe promises tender pieces of chicken, juicy cherry tomatoes, and al dente fettuccine enveloped in a rich, prepared pesto.
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook fettuccine until al dente, stirring occasionally, for about 12 minutes.
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While the pasta boils, melt unsalted butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.
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Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper, place them in the skillet, and cook over medium-high heat until lightly browned and firm to touch, about 5 minutes per side.
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Transfer the chicken breasts to a plate, cover with foil to keep warm, and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add cherry tomatoes and cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.
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Cut the cooked chicken breasts into bite-sized chunks.
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Reserve 1 cup pasta water, drain the cooked fettuccine, and return it to the pot.
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Add chicken chunks, cooked cherry tomatoes, prepared pesto, and reserved pasta water to the pot.
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Stir well to combine and coat everything evenly in the pesto sauce.
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