Penne with Chicken and Pesto

5 from 1 vote

Penne with Chicken and Pesto is a quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Tender pieces of chicken and al dente penne are tossed in a vibrant, creamy pesto sauce, creating a harmonious balance of textures and flavors. With its simplicity and fresh ingredients, this recipe delivers a satisfying, restaurant-quality meal in no time!

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Italian

Keyword chicken pasta, pesto cream

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 662kcal

Author Laura

Equipment

Ingredients

1 (16 oz) package penne pasta
2 Tablespoon butter
2 Tablespoon olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into strips (I only used 3)
2 garlic cloves minced
salt and pepper to taste
1 ¼ cup heavy cream
¼ cup pesto
3 Tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

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. Sauté chicken and garlic until the chicken is almost cooked through.
Reduce heat and stir in salt, pepper, cream, pesto and Parmesan cheese. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink inside. Stir in cooked pasta. Serves 6.

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