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