Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta
photo by Misti W.
- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 453.59 g pasta (penne, linquini or bow ties)
- 3 boneless chicken breasts
- 4.92 ml olive oil
- 29.58 ml butter
- 44.37 ml sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 4.92 ml garlic powder
- 59.14 ml butter
- 473.18 ml heavy cream
- 236.59 ml grated parmesan cheese
- 29.58 ml basil pesto
- shredded parmesan cheese (to garnish)
directions
- Cook pasta according to package. Drain and set aside.
- In large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter and the olive oil over medium heat.
- Brown chicken breasts on both sides until nicely golden and cooked through, about 8-9 minutes each side. Remove from pan and cut into 1/2 pieces.
- Pour out drippings from pan but don't wipe the pan out. In the same pan, melt 1/4 cup butter on medium heat. Add the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 2 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and dash of white pepper. Cook 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently. Slowly stir in the parmesan cheese into a creamy mixture, stirring constantly. Stir in the pesto sauce and cook for about 5 minutes, until thickened. Stir in the chicken pieces for about 3 minutes.
- Serve with breadsticks.
- Serve chicken and sauce over the hot noodles.
- Garnish with parmesan cheese and fresh ground black pepper (optional).
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