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Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pesto Pasta

Amanda Cooks & Styles
Chicken and penne pasta tossed in a flavor packed creamy sun-dried tomato and pesto sauce.
5 from 43 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • ½ lb. Penne Pasta
  • 1 lb. Chicken Breasts cut into 1" chunks
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • ¼ cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes separated from oil
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • ⅓ cup Pesto

Instructions
 

  • Toss chicken in lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  • Cook penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Add butter and oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for a few minutes until golden on bottom, flip over and cook another few minutes until cooked through.
  • Stir in heavy cream, pesto, parmesan cheese, and sun dried tomato. Simmer over low heat for a few minutes until sauce lightly thickens. Add penne pasta and toss to combine.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 721kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 620mg | Potassium: 851mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1523IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 2mg
Keyword chicken pesto pasta, creamy chicken pesto pasta, sun dried tomato pesto pasta, sun-dried tomato chicken pesto pasta
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