Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Excellent pasta dish! Must try it, you'll love it! Ingredients:
1 lb pasta (penne, linquini or bow ties) |
3 boneless chicken breasts |
1 teaspoon olive oil |
2 tablespoons butter |
3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, chopped |
1 teaspoon garlic powder |
1/4 cup butter |
2 cups heavy cream |
1 cup grated parmesan cheese |
2 tablespoons basil pesto |
shredded parmesan cheese (to garnish) |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package. Drain and set aside.
2. In large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter and the olive oil over medium heat.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Serve with breadsticks.
6. Serve chicken and sauce over the hot noodles.
7. Garnish with parmesan cheese and fresh ground black pepper (optional).
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