Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta

Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta

Another quick and easy pasta dish that tastes way too good for how easy it is to throw together. Makes for really good leftovers too!

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Servings

6

Tags:dinnerchickenpasta

Instructions

Step 1

Start by boiling a large pot of salted water and starting the 1 box(es) Penne Noodles while continuing with the next steps. Cook as long as the box says.

Step 2

Heat the 2 tablespoon(s) canola oil in the dutch oven, add the 3 tablespoon(s) minced garlic and let it simmer for 1 minute

Step 3

Season the 3 large chicken breasts with salt and pepper and add to garlic and oil. Cook until chicken is browned.

Step 4

Mix in the 2 cup(s) heavy whipping cream, 1 1/2 cup(s) grated parmesan, and 1 container Rao's Homemade Pesto and cook down for 5 to 8 minutes on medium heat. Stir frequently so it doesn't burn.

Step 5

Drain the cooked noodles and add to the sauce. Mix well.

Step 6

Garnish with 10 ounce(s) cherry tomatoes cut into quarters and serve.

Ingredients

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1 box(es) Penne Noodles

2 tablespoon(s) canola oil

3 tablespoon(s) minced garlic

3 large chicken breasts

2 cup(s) heavy whipping cream

1 1/2 cup(s) grated parmesan

1 container Rao's Homemade Pesto

10 ounce(s) cherry tomatoes

salt and pepper

Tools

Dutch Oven

Large Pot

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