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One Pot Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta

One Pot Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta

One Pot Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta is a quick and delicious dish, perfect for busy weeknights, that combines chicken, pasta, and creamy pesto sauce.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 748.68 kcal

Equipment

  • Deep skillet

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast $6.25
  • 2 tablespoon butter $0.28
  • 2 cloves garlic $0.16
  • 0.5 lb penne pasta $0.67
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth $0.20
  • 1 cup milk $0.19
  • 3 oz cream cheese $0.80
  • cup basil pesto $0.73
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan $0.44
  • to taste freshly cracked pepper $0.03
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper $0.02

Optional Add-Ins

  • 3 cups fresh spinach $0.90
  • ¼ cup sliced sun dried tomatoes $1.10

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch pieces. Add the butter to a deep skillet and melt over medium heat. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until slightly browned.
  • While the chicken is cooking, mince the garlic. Add the garlic to the skillet with the chicken and continue to sauté for one minute more.
  • Add the uncooked pasta and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir to dissolve any browned bits. Cover and bring to a boil.
  • Once boiling, stir the pasta, cover again, and simmer over medium-low for about 8 minutes, stirring every two minutes.
  • Add the milk, cream cheese, and pesto. Stir and cook until the cream cheese has melted. Add the grated Parmesan and combine.
  • If using, add spinach and sun dried tomatoes. Stir until spinach wilts, then remove from heat and top with pepper and crushed red pepper.

Notes

Cream cheese usually has markings on its wrapping for cutting. Use this to measure three ounces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 748.68kcalCarbohydrates: 52.55gProtein: 41.75gFat: 41.53gSodium: 1099.28mgFiber: 4.1g
Keyword chicken, One Pot Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta, Pasta, Pesto, quick dinner
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