Friday, January 31, 2020
Chicken Pesto Pasta
This Chicken Pesto pasta is made in one pot and ready in 20 minutes! It’s an easy dinner idea that makes great lunches the next day!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1/2" cubes
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups low fat milk (or whole)
- 1/2 cup jarred basil pesto
- 375 grams Catelli Smart Penne (1 box)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pan over medium high heat, add oil and chicken. Stir and cook until the chicken is just cooked on the outside, about 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic, salt and pepper and cook 1 minute.
- Stir in the broth, milk, pesto and pasta. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce to medium, and cook, stirring often, until al dente or tender with just a little bite, about 10 minutes.
- When pasta is ready, stir in the cheese and serve immediately.