PESTO PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND TOMATOES

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Pesto is easy to make from scratch with just a handful of ingredients. Its fresh flavor is the highlight of this super-fast pasta dish, packed with cherry tomatoes and chicken.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
12 oz uncooked penne pasta (3 1/2 cups) (from 16-oz package)
3 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup julienned fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In blender or food processor, place Pesto ingredients.
  • Cover and process on medium speed about 3 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape down sides with rubber spatula, until smooth. Set aside.
  • In 4-quart saucepan, heat penne and broth just to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until al dente and liquid is almost absorbed. Remove from heat. Add pesto; stir in chicken and tomatoes; cook over medium 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  • Garnish with basil and 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 740 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

Peter Dume
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The pesto was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Md Likhonn
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the pesto and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Meezan Husain
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This dish was delicious! The pesto was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Mr Veer
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but it was still good. The pesto was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would make this again, but I would use less salt.


Yahaya Usman
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but this dish was surprisingly good! The pesto was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Lina Judon
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The pesto was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Prazal Soti
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the pesto and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Stephanie Collins
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This dish was delicious! The pesto was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Joy Pettry
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but it was still good. The pesto was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would make this again, but I would use less salt.


acm Manager
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but this dish was surprisingly good! The pesto was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


pro pup
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The pesto was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Jessica Mofokeng
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the pesto and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Tasha Haider
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The pesto is so flavorful and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I love that this dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Jay Arrington
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This was a great recipe! The pesto was easy to make and the pasta dish was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Sabrina Grimes
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The pesto was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Lucille Carter
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This pesto pasta with chicken and tomatoes was delicious! The pesto was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.