Chicken Pesto With Penne Pesta |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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There is some labor involved with this, but the flavors are great. Best when served with some crusty bread and a nice chilled white wine! Ingredients:
1 (1 lb) box penne pasta |
1/2 cup pesto sauce mix (you can used more depending on your taste) |
1 lb chicken breast |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
garlic salt, to taste |
oregano or italian seasoning, to taste |
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated |
3/4 cup sun-dried tomato, julienne cut |
1 bunch asparagus |
Directions:
1. While entire box of penne past is boiling, prepare both pesto sauce mixes according to the packet directions and set sauce aside in a large bowl.
2. Steam asparagus and cut into 1-2 inch pieces, then add to pesto mixture.
3. Toss in the package of sun-dried tomatoes into the pesto mix as well.
4. Pan fry chicken breasts coated with 2 tbs. of olive oil, dusting lightly with garlic salt and Italian spices.
5. After chicken is cooked through, cube it into bite sized pieces and add to the pesto mixture.
6. Drain pasta and add to pesto mixture.
7. Sprinkle grated Parmesan on top while hot OR for a cold meal, chill meal in fridge and mix in half a cup of cheese before serving.
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