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Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta

This one pot creamy pasta is a must make when you're craving comfort food! Ricotta and pesto make the most luscious pasta sauce!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 -5 servings
Calories: 423 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

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

% 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.