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Creamy Pesto Pasta
Chicken Pesto Pasta is the easiest, creamy, one pot pasta ever! Penne and chicken are coated with a mouthwatering garlic pesto cream sauce for an unforgettable dinner!
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time
20
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
Calories
322
kcal
Author
Nichole
Ingredients
1
Tablespoon
Olive Oil
1
Pound
Chicken,
Cut into bite sized pieces
Salt & Pepper,
To taste
1
Teaspoon
Italian Seasoning
1
Clove
Garlic,
Minced
8
Ounces
Penne Pasta
2 1/2
Cups
Chicken Broth,
Or Water
1
Cup
Cherry Tomatoes
1/2
Cup
Pesto
3
Ounces
Cream Cheese
1/3
Cup
Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken, salt and pepper to taste, italian seasoning, and garlic. Cook for 3-5 minutes until chicken is browned.
Add the penne, broth, and tomatoes to the skillet and simmer stirring frequently until pasta is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Remove pan from heat and stir in the cream cheese, pesto, and parmesan.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
Cup
|
Calories:
322
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
32
g
|
Protein:
9
g
|
Fat:
17
g
|
Saturated Fat:
5
g
|
Cholesterol:
21
mg
|
Sodium:
691
mg
|
Potassium:
248
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
3
g
|
Vitamin A:
780
IU
|
Vitamin C:
13
mg
|
Calcium:
136
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg