CHICKEN PENNE PESTO

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My love for pasta and chicken led to this experimental meal one afternoon. It turned out wonderful.

Provided by Jennifer Bass

Categories     Pasta

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 c uncooked, penne pasta
2 large onions, sliced
8-10 large baby portebello mushrooms, sliced
3 clove garlic, minced
3 large boneless chicken breasts
1/2 c shredded mozzarella cheese
1/3 c milk
3/4 c basil pesto
4 Tbsp butter, divided
italian seasoning, to taste
salt & pepper, to taste
garlic salt, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Season chicken with salt & pepper and place on a foil lined baking sheet sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Bake for about 20 minutes or until juices run clear.
  • 2. While chicken is baking, in a 5-quart Dutch oven, make Penne pasta per package directions. Drain, cover, set aside to keep warm.
  • 3. Add 3 tablespoons of butter to a large skillet and melt. Add onions, season with salt & pepper; cook for about 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until translucent. Add mushrooms and more salt & pepper. Add the minced garlic and Italian seasoning and gently stir until mushrooms have cooked down.
  • 4. Once chicken has cooled to touch, carefully cut into cubes. Add the rest of the butter, milk, and mozzarella cheese to the pasta and stir. Add the chicken and onion mixture to the pasta and return the Dutch oven over the heat. Add the pesto sauce and stir gently until heated through.
  • 5. Garnish with additional shredded cheese or freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Tanni Hoque
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The pesto sauce was a big hit.


Ameer gul Baloch
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The pesto sauce was especially good.


Choosen King
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This dish was delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the pesto sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Baba 123
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Writers Edition
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This recipe is a winner! The pesto sauce is amazing and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Lee Shelton
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So easy to make and so delicious! I will definitely be making this again.


Pram Kumar
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This dish was really good! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the pesto sauce was creamy and flavorful. The pasta was also cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this dish again.


zulqar Hussnain
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I especially love the pesto sauce. It's so creamy and flavorful. I've made this dish for my friends and family several times and they all love it too.


Gamer Yeasin
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The pesto sauce is so easy to make and it's so flavorful. The chicken and pasta are also cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


MD. Jewel
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I made this dish last night and it was a huge success! My husband and kids loved it. The pesto sauce was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Job van den Aakster
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This dish was amazing! The chicken was tender and juicy, the pesto sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Pratibha Bhatt
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I love this recipe because it's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I've made it for my friends and family several times, and they all love it too. The pesto sauce is especially good, and I often use it on other dishes as well.


Kerion Richardson
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This chicken penne pesto dish was a hit with my family! The pesto sauce was flavorful and creamy, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. The pasta was al dente, and the whole dish came together in under 30 minutes. I will definitely be making this aga