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Chicken Pesto Pasta

easy chicken pesto pasta
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This Chicken Pesto Pasta is an easy and delicious family-friendly dinner recipe that everyone will love! It comes together quickly and is full of flavor!

Ingredients

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For the chicken:

  • 1 – 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, pounded thin
  • 2 Tbsp oil
  • 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt

For the pasta

  • 2 cups uncooked pasta (shape of your choice)
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup pesto
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan, plus more for serving
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes, optional

Instructions

  1. In a large Ziploc bag, combine chicken, oil, vinegar, garlic powder, paprika and salt. Shake to combine and let marinate at least 30 minutes, up to overnight.
  2. In a large pan over medium heat, add 1 Tbsp oil and pan sear chicken breasts 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through to a temperature of 165 degrees F.
  3. Remove from pan and set aside.
  4. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water before draining.
  5. In the same pan you used for the chicken, add butter, garlic and tomatoes and saute over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  6. Turn heat to low and add cream, pesto, parmesan, red pepper and reserved pasta water and stir gently for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Add drained pasta and stir to coat.
  8. Serve with sliced chicken on top or cut up chicken and mix in with the pasta. 
  9. Top with fresh parmesan before serving.

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