Creamy Chicken Pesto Penne Pasta
Creamy Chicken Pesto Penne Pasta wraps tender strips of chicken and perfectly cooked penne in a rich, Parmesan-laced pesto cream sauce. The basil notes are bright yet balanced by the velvety texture, making it comforting without feeling heavy. Ideal for a weeknight dinner or casual get-together when you want a satisfying, crowd-pleasing bowl of pasta.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until slightly firm; drain.
- 2
Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chicken and the garlic until the chicken is almost cooked. Lower the heat and stir in the salt, pepper, cream, pesto, and Parmesan cheese. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink inside. Stir in the cooked pasta.
- Calories 439.88 kcal High
- Protein 15.37 g Good Source
- Carbs 30.96 g Moderate
- Total Fat 25.49 g High
- Saturated Fat 11.78 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 90.16 mg High
- Sodium 164.63 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.91 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.94 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.02 g Low Source
- Calcium 66.31 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.14 mg Low Source
- Potassium 30.58 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 46.51 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.62 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
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