Name: Penne with Chicken and Pesto Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz penne pasta; 2 chicken breasts, cooked and diced; 1/2 cup pesto sauce; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves; Salt and pepper to taste

Penne with Chicken and Pesto Recipe

Biddy Bradbury Modified: February 18, 2024

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How To Make Penne with Chicken and Pesto Recipe

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 20 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

8 oz penne pasta
2 chicken breasts, cooked and diced
1/2 cup pesto sauce
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the cooked and diced chicken breasts and cook until heated through.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the chicken. Stir in the pesto sauce and mix well until everything is evenly coated.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the dish is heated through.
Remove from heat and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil leaves.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories : 520kcal
Total Fat : 22g
Saturated Fat : 4g
Cholesterol : 68mg
Sodium : 450mg
Total Carbohydrates : 48g
Dietary Fiber : 3g
Sugar : 2g
Protein : 30g

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