CREMA DI POLLO AL PESTO

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I love pesto sauce, and I needed to use it on something. After examining my pantry's last legs, I decided to mix up something tasty.

Provided by erin-nichole

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 33m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2-2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 cups pesto sauce (see other recipe for prep)
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup, with herbs
2 cups dry pasta (small, thick shapes)
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups water

Steps:

  • Using the back of a spoon, "paint" entire surface area of each chicken breast with pesto sauce.
  • Melt butter in large pot over Medium heat.
  • Carefully place chicken in melted butter, making sure to guard for spatter.
  • After brown on both sides, add cream soups, tomatoes, and pasta.
  • Stir and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
  • Add water and stir well.
  • Cover & simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove chicken from pot and cut into bite-size pieces. (Stir mixture still in pot frequently until you've returned chicken.).
  • Return chicken to pot. Stir, cover & simmer until pasta is tender.
  • ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476.3, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 110.4, Sodium 1083.2, Carbohydrate 39.5, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 4.5, Protein 37

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