Chicken Pesto Penne Recipe

Name: Chicken Pesto Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb penne rigate (the kind with ridges, 4 cups dry); 1 lb boneless chicken breast, sliced 1/4 inch thick and in pieces; 1 cup onion, minced; 1 cup mushroom; 2 garlic cloves; 2 cups half-and-half cream; 2/3 cup pesto sauce; 1 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, fresh grated (only the real stuff, not in the green can!); 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb penne rigate (the kind with ridges, 4 cups dry)
1 lb boneless chicken breast, sliced 1/4 inch thick and in pieces
1 cup onion, minced
1 cup mushroom
2 garlic cloves
2 cups half-and-half cream
2/3 cup pesto sauce
1 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, fresh grated (only the real stuff, not in the green can!)
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (optional)

1
Season and saute the chicken breast. Remove from the pan and keep warm.
2
Meanwhile, cook the penne in salted boiling water.
3
In the same pan as the chicken breast, saute mushrooms and onion. When almost done, add garlic and saute until fragrant.
4
Add cream and pesto and bring to a boil. Put the chicken back in the pan and add the sun-dried tomatoes Simmer gently for 5 to 10 minutes to thicken.
5
Add most of the parmesan (reserving a little for the top).
6
Drain the penne saving some of the water.
7
Add the penne to the sauce and stir. Add reserved water if needed to thin the sauce.
8
Serve penne topped with the saved parmesan and basil if using.
9
Serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb penne rigate (the kind with ridges, 4 cups dry), 1 lb boneless chicken breast, sliced 1/4 inch thick and in pieces, 1 cup onion, minced, 1 cup mushroom, and more.

Yes, Chicken Pesto Penne falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Pesto Penne

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