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Creamy chicken pesto pasta with penne, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and fresh basil in two bowls.

Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe

Jillian Mead Profile PicturesJillian Mead
Stir up this creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta recipe in 35 minutes! Packed with herby pesto, chicken & sun-dried tomatoes for a satisfying weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course pasta recipes
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8
Calories 354 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts skinless and boneless
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 pound penne pasta uncooked
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup cream cheese
  • ½ cup basil pesto
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese divided
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Use a sharp knife to cut the chicken into cubes. Then, in a large pot, melt the butter and brown the cubes of chicken on all sides over medium-high heat, 5-8 minutes.
    Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe step 1
  • Add the garlic and sauté with the chicken for 2 minutes, then add the pasta and chicken stock. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook over low heat for 8 minutes. Stir occasionally to make sure the pasta doesn’t stick to the bottom.
    Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe step 2
  • Add the milk, cream cheese, pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, half the Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Give it a good stir to incorporate the cream cheese, then cover and simmer 5 minutes more.
    Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe step 3
  • When the sauce has thickened and the pasta is cooked to your liking, sprinkle on the rest of the Parmesan and serve.
    Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe step 4

Nutrition

Calories: 354kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 34gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 386mgFiber: 2g
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