Penne Pasta with Chicken and Pesto Sauce
Ingredients List
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1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into thin strips
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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salt and pepper to taste
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1 ¼ cups heavy cream
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¼ cup pesto
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3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente. Drain well.
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In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and garlic, sautéing until the chicken is almost fully cooked. Lower the heat and stir in the salt, pepper, cream, pesto, and Parmesan cheese. Continue cooking until the chicken is thoroughly cooked through. Toss in the cooked penne and mix well.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 497 | Calories |
| 26g | Fat |
| 43g | Carbs |
| 24g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 497 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 26g | 33% |
| Saturated Fat 13g | 63% |
| Cholesterol 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium 164mg | 7% |
| Total Carbohydrate 43g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin C 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium 120mg | 9% |
| Iron 2mg | 13% |
| Potassium 312mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5