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Creamy chicken pesto pasta recipe

Creamy chicken pesto pasta recipe

A delicious creamy chicken pesto pasta recipe that's easy to prepare and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course main
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • serving bowls

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Sauce

  • 350 g Cucina Matese Penne Rigate
  • 300 ml light cream
  • 0.5 cup basil pesto
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 1.5 cups skinless shredded roast chicken
  • 0.5 cup drained sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 0.33 cup finely grated parmesan cheese

To Serve

  • thinly sliced green onions to serve
  • crusty bread to serve

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Cook pasta in a saucepan of boiling, salted water, following packet directions, until tender. Drain, reserving ¼ cup liquid.
  • Return pasta to pan over medium-low heat. Add reserved liquid, cream, pesto, onion, chicken and tomato. Stir to combine. Cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through.
  • Divide between bowls. Top with parmesan and onion. Serve with bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken pasta, creamy chicken pesto pasta, dinner, easy recipe, pasta, Quick Meal
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