EASY ONE-PAN GARLIC CHICKEN PESTO PASTA RECIPE

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Easy One-Pan Garlic Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe image

Provided by Tim

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon canola oil
2 chicken breasts, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup pesto
3 cups penne pasta, cooked and drained
3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Parmesan cheese to garnish
Chopped basil to garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a pan over high heat. Combine the chicken, garlic, salt, and pepper, cooking until chicken is browned. Then, mix in the heavy cream, Parmesan, and pesto, stirring until evenly combined. Next, bring to a boil and cook until the sauce has reduced, about five to seven minutes. Toss in the pasta and cherry tomatoes, stirring until evenly coated. Remove from heat. To serve, sprinkle Parmesan cheese and basil on top!

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