ONE-POT CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN PASTA
Pesto lovers, this recipe is for you! We loaded this pasta dish with a creamy pesto sauce, fresh spinach and flavor-packed chicken for an easy weeknight meal the whole family will love.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In 5- to 5 1/2-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat; season chicken with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Cook chicken in oil 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink. With slotted spoon, transfer to plate, and keep warm.
- Add chicken broth and pasta to Dutch oven; heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 12 to 14 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most of liquid is absorbed.
- Add cream cheese and pesto, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted. Stir in chicken; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is heated through.
- Gradually stir in spinach until starting to wilt. Just before serving, garnish with basil and Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 3 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 770 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
CREAMY CHICKEN ONE-POT PASTA
When the craving for a creamy, cheesy pasta strikes-but you still need to bring some protein and veggies to the table-this one-pot meal is your simple solution. Chicken, bell peppers and green onions make this a dinner that's complete, comforting and little grownup all at the same time.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In 5-quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink in center. Using slotted spoon, transfer to bowl; cover and keep warm. Add bell pepper, green onion whites, pepper and salt to butter and drippings in pan; cook over medium-high heat 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened.
- Stir in broth and whipping cream; heat to boiling. Stir in pasta; return to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 12 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in frozen peas and chicken; stir 3 to 4 minutes or until pasta is cooked to desired tenderness and sauce is thickened.
- Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted and smooth. Top with green onion greens.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 670, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 165 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 970 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g
ONE-POT CHICKEN PESTO PASTA
When my garden basil goes nuts, I make pesto and keep it frozen in small containers for the right opportunity, like this saucy one-pot chicken pesto pasta recipe. -Kimberly Fenwick, Hobart, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Toss chicken with seasoning blend. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and brown evenly; remove from pan., In same pan, combine broth and lemon juice; bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in pasta; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10 minutes., Add broccoli; cook, covered, 5 minutes. Return chicken to pan; cook, covered, until pasta is tender and chicken is no longer pink, 2-3 minutes longer, stirring occasionally. Add peas; heat through. Stir in pesto.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 18g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 646mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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