Penne with Chicken and Pesto

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

Submitted by MARYSTEVE
Updated on January 11, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

497 Calories
26g Fat
43g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 497
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 33%
Saturated Fat 13g 63%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Sodium 164mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 24g 48%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 120mg 9%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 312mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.