Chicken, Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
"This is one of the most requested recipes in our house; simple, very tasty and healthy. Goes down a treat with a nice glass of white!"
- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts, skin and fat removed
- 14 ounces penne or 14 ounces spiral shaped pasta
- 3⁄4 cup semi sun-dried tomato, roughly chopped
- 2⁄3 cup basil pesto
- 2⁄3 cup light cream
- parmesan cheese, to serve
directions
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, add to pan and cook for 5-7 minutes each side or until cooked through.
- Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Cook pasta according to packet direction, drain and return to saucepan.
- Heat remaining oil in pan, add tomatoes and toss for a minute.
- Thinly slice chicken and return to pan; add pesto and cream and toss over low heat til well combined.
- Add pasta and mix well, season with salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve accompanied with parmesan cheese.
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Reviews
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Didn't realize how old this was recipe was but I just made it yesterday and it was absolutely awesome! A favorite among the entire family and they want me to make another batch on Tuesday. -
Absolutelu delicious. In the interest of reducing the fat, I subbeda little low-fat yogurt and the water from reconstituting the dried tomatoes for the cream--still very rich and delicious tasting. Thanks, Beck! -
Well, I only really needed to read the ingredients to know we'd like this! Made for a lovely, quick lunch! I cut the recipe in half, used 280 g of chopped chicken breast, and got two *very* generous servings. Next time I think I'll use a little less pasta, I think 160 g instead of 200 g would be perfect for two servings. Thanks for sharing the recipe Beck, it will definitely get made again!
Tweaks
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Absolutelu delicious. In the interest of reducing the fat, I subbeda little low-fat yogurt and the water from reconstituting the dried tomatoes for the cream--still very rich and delicious tasting. Thanks, Beck!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
currybunny
Melbourne, Victoria
I live in Melbourne with my gorgeous husband Andy! We're both total foodies who love making and eating dishes of all sorts - I normally try at least 4 new recipes a week. We both do swing dancing and are totally obsessed with our two beautiful cats, Couscous (mine) and Moo(DH's). Couscous loves red wine and savoury food, while Moois addicted to frozen yoghurt and chocolate. It's a full time job trying to eat dinner in peace!
