Name: Cheesy Pesto Chicken Penne Delight
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 8 ounces penne pasta; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup store-bought basil pesto; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Pesto Chicken

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This mouthwatering Cheesy Pesto Chicken Penne Delight combines tender chicken with perfectly cooked pasta, all smothered in a rich, creamy pesto sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish will become a weeknight favorite!

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Tree Nuts

Wheat

Poultry

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chicken breast

Cheese

grated parmesan cheese

part skim shredded mozzarella cheese

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penne pasta

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milliliter

chicken broth

Flour & Meal

all purpose flour

Butter & Margarine

unsalted butter

Creams & Creamers

heavy cream

Fresh Vegetables

garlic

Seasonings

salt

Pasta Sauces

basil pesto

black pepper

Oils

olive oil

italian seasoning

fresh basil

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Riboflavin (B2)

Niacin (B3)

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Folic Acid (B9)

Lutein+zeaxanthin

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Cheesy Pesto Chicken Penne Delight

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Cook penne pasta according to package instructions for al dente. Drain and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and cubed chicken breast.

Season chicken with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink, stirring occasionally.

Remove chicken from skillet and set aside on a plate. Discard any liquid remaining in the skillet.

Using the same skillet, melt unsalted butter over medium heat.

Whisk in all-purpose flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Gradually whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring mixture to a boil while continuously whisking, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until sauce has thickened.

Remove skillet from heat and stir in store-bought basil pesto, shredded mozzarella cheese, and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.

Add cooked penne pasta and cooked chicken to the skillet, and gently stir to coat with the sauce.

Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.

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