Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta
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                        Prep Time
15 mins
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                        Cook Time
15 mins
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                        Total Time
45 mins
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                        Servings
4 -5 servings
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                        Calories
423 kcal
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                        Course
Main Course, Dinner
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                        Cuisine
Italian
 
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													This one pot creamy pasta is a must make when you're craving comfort food! Ricotta and pesto make the most luscious pasta sauce!
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                                Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
 - 5 tablespoons DeLallo basil pesto, divided
 - 1 tablespoon olive oil or use the sun dried tomato oil
 - 1/4 cup DeLallo julienne cut sun-dried tomatoes, drained
 - 1/3 cup diced shallots
 - 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
 - 8 ounces DeLallo Shellbows Pasta
 - 1 cup whole milk ricotta
 - Fresh basil and shredded parmesan cheese for garnish optional
 
Instructions
- Toss the chicken in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of pesto, salt and pepper. Let it marinate for 15 minutes if you have the time.
 - Add a tablespoon of olive oil to a large deep skillet or pot. Heat the oil over medium-high heat and then add in the chicken and spread it into a single layer. Sauté the chicken for 6-8 minutes or until it’s cooked through. Remove the chicken onto a plate.
 - Add the shallots and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring the broth to a boil.
 - Pour in the pasta and stir everything together. Lower the heat to medium and cook the pasta until it’s al dente, 15-20 minutes, stirring often.
 - Add the chicken back in and stir in the ricotta and 3 tablespoons of pesto. If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a few tablespoons of water, broth, or milk. Cook until heated through and taste for seasoning. Remove the pasta from the heat and top with fresh basil and parmesan cheese if desired.
 
Nutrition Information
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												Calories  
												423kcal
																									(21%)
																																			
												Carbohydrates  
												31g
																									(10%)
																																			
												Protein  
												43g
																									(86%)
																																			
												Fat  
												16g
																									(25%)
																																			
												Saturated Fat  
												5g
																									(25%)
																																			
												Polyunsaturated Fat  
												10g
																																			
												Cholesterol  
												92mg
																									(31%)
																																			
												Sodium  
												226mg
																									(9%)
																																			
												Fiber  
												6g
																									(24%)
																																			
												Sugar  
												18g
																									(36%)
																							
										
									Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-5 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 423 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 423kcal | 21% | 
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% | 
| Protein | 43g | 86% | 
| Fat | 16g | 25% | 
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% | 
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% | 
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% | 
| Sodium | 226mg | 9% | 
| Fiber | 6g | 24% | 
| Sugar | 18g | 36% | 
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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