Tomato and Pesto Chicken Recipe

Name: Tomato and Pesto Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 slices bacon; 12 onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 -2 chicken breast, cubed; 1 pinch salt and pepper; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 2 cups mushrooms, sliced; 4 tablespoons basil pesto, I used Irresistible brand; ¼ cup cream; 12 ounces penne pasta

Servings: persons

3 slices bacon
12 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 -2 chicken breast, cubed
1 pinch salt and pepper
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
4 tablespoons basil pesto, I used Irresistible brand
¼ cup cream
12 ounces penne pasta

1
In a large skillet cook bacon then remove from pan, once bacon has cooled, crumble and set aside.
2
Add onion and garlic to pan of bacon fat and cook until soft.
3
Add cubed chicken and salt and pepper and cook until no longer pink.
4
Add crushed tomatoes, mushrooms, cream, and basil pesto.
5
Cover and let simmer for 5-10 minutes Stirring occasionally.
6
While sauce is simmering cook pasta in a seperate pot.
7
Add cooked pasta and bacon into sauce, stir, and serve.

804

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 3 slices bacon, 12 onion, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 -2 chicken breast, cubed, and more.

Yes, Tomato and Pesto Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Tomato and Pesto Chicken

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