PENNE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO AND CHICKEN

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I saw this recipe being made on "Everyday Italian" on the food network. The original recipe did not call for chicken, but I think it needed a little meat to make it extra yummy. Enjoy!

Provided by Juju Bee

Categories     Penne

Time 30m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 ounces penne pasta
1 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 (8 1/2 ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
2 garlic cloves
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 cup packed fresh basil leaf
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite (al dente), stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile chop cooked chicken.
  • Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Blend the sun-dried tomatoes and their oil, garlic, salt and pepper, to taste, and basil in a food processor and blend until the tomatoes are very finely chopped.
  • Transfer the tomato mixture to a large bowl and stir in the Parmesan and the chicken.
  • Add the pasta to the pesto and toss to coat, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten.
  • Season the pasta to taste, with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.2, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 40.3, Sodium 315.2, Carbohydrate 66.6, Fiber 10.7, Sugar 0.1, Protein 22.2

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