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One-pot chicken pesto pasta in a bowl topped with Parmesan cheese

One-Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta

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Prep 5 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked chicken (diced or shredded)
  • 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta (about 2 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons salt (plus 1/4 teaspoon)
  • ½ cup pesto
  • ¼ cup half and half (or heavy cream or milk)
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Boil pot of water, adding 2 tablespoons of salt. Cook pasta and drain. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and place to side.
  • Add half and half to pasta and toss. Add some pasta water gradually until sauce is creamy. (You do not have to use entire 1/2 cup.) Add the rest of the ingredients and toss.

Recipe Notes

  • Raw chicken: Cut into bite-sized pieces and cook in oil on a skillet over medium-high heat. Season with salt and stir. Cook until browned all over, about 5 minutes.
  • For vegetarian: Omit chicken.
  • For gluten-free: Use gluten-free pasta.

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Calories: 433calProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 717mgPotassium: 226mgTotal Carbs: 46gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gNet Carbs: 44gVitamin A: 742IUCalcium: 156mgIron: 1mg
Recipe By: Cheryl Malik
https://mylifeinbalancegroup.com/chicken-pesto-pasta/