DELISH PESTO PASTA WITH CHICKEN MARSALA

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My easy, go-to chicken and pasta recipe is ready and on the table in about a half an hour. It's a fabulous option for those busy weeknights. - Lorraine Stevenski, Land O' Lakes, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups uncooked penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 cup Marsala wine
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup 2% milk
1 envelope creamy pesto sauce mix
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. In a Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add half of the chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink; remove from the pan. Repeat with remaining oil and chicken; remove from the pan., Add garlic and lemon zest to the same pan; cook and stir for 30 seconds. Add wine and lemon juice, stirring to loosen browned bits from the pan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in the cheese, milk and sauce mix. Add chicken; cook until sauce is slightly thickened., Drain pasta; add to chicken mixture and toss to combine. , Sprinkle with herbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 622mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 43g protein.

Osafa Wisdom
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful without being too overpowering.


Jill Robb
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and impressive meal.


Jakir Messi
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great weeknight meal.


Tabbsum Wardag
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This is my go-to recipe for pesto pasta. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Lila kumar Rakhal
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a success! Everyone raved about the flavor.


Celina Hernandez
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Joanne Dempsey
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I was really excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed with the results. The chicken was dry and the sauce was bland.


Eastsideking313rd
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use less butter and cream.


Dashan Dashan
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I love this recipe! The combination of pesto and marsala is so unique and delicious. I also appreciate that the recipe is relatively easy to follow.


sheluv saucy
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This pesto pasta with chicken marsala was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the pesto sauce was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.