Garlic Pesto Chicken With Tomato Cream Penne Recipe

Name: Garlic Pesto Chicken With Tomato Cream Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 bottle Italian dressing, or Lawrys Herb and Garlic Marinade; 4 tablespoons pesto, divided; 2 boneless chicken breast halves; 8 ounces penne pasta (1/2 box); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 8 ounces tomato sauce; 1 cup half-and-half; 1-2 tablespoons flour, as needed

Servings: persons

1
Cut chicken into one-inch strips. Add to a gallon-size zip-top plastic bag. Whisk together 2 tablespoons pesto and dressing (or marinade) in bowl. Pour marinade mixture over chicken and make sure chicken is fully coated. Marinate overnight in refrigerator.
2
Boil water and start on noodles. Add chicken to skillet, heated over medium, and cook fully, 3-5 minutes on each side. The marinade will cook down.
3
In a separate skillet, heat olive oil. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds. Mix in remaining 2 tablespoons pesto and and chicken broth. Simmer until mixture has reduced by half. Add tomato sauce and half-and-half. Simmer for 5 minutes. Toss with pasta and add 1-2 tablespoons flour if mixture needs to be thickened.
4
Place chicken over pasta and serve.

532

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 1/2 bottle Italian dressing, or Lawrys Herb and Garlic Marinade, 4 tablespoons pesto, divided, 2 boneless chicken breast halves, 8 ounces penne pasta (1/2 box), and more.

Yes, Garlic Pesto Chicken With Tomato Cream 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.

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Garlic Pesto Chicken With Tomato Cream Penne

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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