This is a quick and easy dish in which penne pasta is tossed with chicken in a simple sauce of cream, pesto and Parmesan cheese.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
497 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Step 2
Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute chicken and garlic until chicken is almost cooked. Reduce heat and stir in salt, pepper, cream, pesto and Parmesan cheese. Cook until chicken is no longer pink inside. Stir in cooked pasta.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into thin strips
