DELISH PESTO PASTA WITH CHICKEN MARSALA

Delish Pesto Pasta with Chicken Marsala image

My easy, go-to chicken and pasta recipe is ready and on the table in about a half an hour. It's a fabulous option for those busy weeknights. - Lorraine Stevenski, Land O' Lakes, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 cups uncooked penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 cup Marsala wine
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup 2% milk
1 envelope creamy pesto sauce mix
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. In a Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add half of the chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink; remove from the pan. Repeat with remaining oil and chicken; remove from the pan., Add garlic and lemon zest to the same pan; cook and stir for 30 seconds. Add wine and lemon juice, stirring to loosen browned bits from the pan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in the cheese, milk and sauce mix. Add chicken; cook until sauce is slightly thickened., Drain pasta; add to chicken mixture and toss to combine. , Sprinkle with herbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 622mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 43g protein.