Easiest Way to Make Chicken Penne Pasta Recipe

Penne With Chicken And Pesto

No, this isn't any restaurant dish, chicken pasta in white sauce is the dish that can be easily made at home with this step by step.

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 | Chicken Penne Pasta Recipe

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 | Chicken Penne Pasta Recipe

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

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