Pesto Burrata Chicken Pasta : Creamy, Fresh & Ready in 30 Minutes
This Pesto Burrata Chicken Pasta is a dreamy, flavor-packed dish that feels gourmet but comes together in minutes. Tender pasta is tossed with vibrant pesto, then topped with juicy sliced chicken and torn burrata that melts right into the warm noodles—creating a creamy, irresistible sauce. It’s comfort meets elegance in one bowl.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
8 oz pasta (fusilli, penne, or spaghetti)
2 cups cooked chicken breast, sliced
½ cup pesto (homemade or store-bought)
1 ball burrata cheese, torn
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: fresh basil, grated parmesan, or crushed red pepper
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and toss with olive oil.
Stir in pesto while pasta is still warm. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Divide pasta into bowls and top with sliced chicken.
Tear burrata over each bowl, letting it melt into the warm pasta.
Garnish with basil, parmesan, or red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Calories: 460
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 30g