Chicken Pesto Penne

10 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb penne rigate (the kind with ridges, 4 cups dry)
  • 1 lb boneless chicken breast, sliced 1/4 inch thick and in pieces
  • 1 cup onion, minced
  • 1 cup mushroom
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 cups half-and-half cream
  • 2/3 cup pesto sauce
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, fresh grated (only the real stuff, not in the green can!)
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Season and saute the chicken breast. Remove from the pan and keep warm.
  2. 2
    Meanwhile, cook the penne in salted boiling water.
  3. 3
    In the same pan as the chicken breast, saute mushrooms and onion. When almost done, add garlic and saute until fragrant.
  4. 4
    Add cream and pesto and bring to a boil. Put the chicken back in the pan and add the sun-dried tomatoes Simmer gently for 5 to 10 minutes to thicken.
  5. 5
    Add most of the parmesan (reserving a little for the top).
  6. 6
    Drain the penne saving some of the water.
  7. 7
    Add the penne to the sauce and stir. Add reserved water if needed to thin the sauce.
  8. 8
    Serve penne topped with the saved parmesan and basil if using.
  9. 9
    Serve.

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