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

Sophy Mmako
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pesto is delicious and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.


Dammika Rathmle
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The pesto was so easy to make and the chicken was juicy and tender.


Cynthia Lesuuda
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This was a great recipe! The pesto was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Ramona Clinch
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but this recipe changed my mind. The pesto was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Jamiul Hasan
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pesto is delicious and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.


Wyatt Boehm
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The pesto was so easy to make and the chicken was juicy and tender.


Sami 111 Sami Rajpoot
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This was a great recipe! The pesto was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Arghab Fiaz
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but this recipe changed my mind. The pesto was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Entertainment Club
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pesto is delicious and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.


Mr Riaz
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The pesto was so easy to make and the chicken was juicy and tender.


Sheredda Fells
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This was a great recipe! The pesto was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Lakisha Brown
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but this recipe changed my mind. The pesto was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Macy Mccoy
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pesto is delicious and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.


G00GLE
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The pesto was so easy to make and the chicken was juicy and tender.


Rasly
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The pesto was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Maria Gorreth Nandago
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but this recipe changed my mind. The pesto was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Zainullah khanji
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pesto is delicious and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.


Aphiwe Majali
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The pesto was so easy to make and the chicken was juicy and tender.


lammi mohammed
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This was a great recipe! The pesto was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.