Simple Way to Penne Pasta Chicken Recipes

Penne With Chicken And Pesto

Name: Simple Way to Penne Pasta Chicken Recipes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings

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Recipe Summary Penne With Chicken And Pesto

I sometimes substitute chicken broth for half the heavy cream called for in the recipe to reduce calories. I also use additional Parmesan.

Ingredients | Penne Pasta Chicken Recipes

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into thin strips

2 cloves garlic, minced

salt and pepper to taste

1 ¼ cups heavy cream

¼ cup pesto

3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute chicken and garlic until chicken is almost cooked. Reduce heat and stir in salt, pepper, cream, pesto and Parmesan cheese. Cook until chicken is no longer pink inside. Stir in cooked pasta.

Info | Penne Pasta Chicken Recipes

prep: 20 mins cook: 10 mins total: 30 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings

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