Pesto Chicken PennePesto Chicken Penne
Pesto Chicken Penne
Pesto Chicken Penne
Tender chicken breast pieces are sautéed to perfection and tossed with al dente penne pasta, all generously coated in a vibrant basil pesto sauce. Garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, this dish is a delightful fusion of Italian-inspired goodness.
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Pesto Chicken Penne
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Servings4
Cook Time100 Minutes
Calories771
Ingredients
1 lb Sanderson Farms® Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
1 cup basil pesto
1 lb penne pasta, cooked according to package directions
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
2 Tbs fresh basil, chopped
2 Tbs pine nuts
1 cup artichoke hearts, quartered
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 400° F. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes.  
  2. In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the pesto, penne, chicken, tomatoes, basil, pine nuts and artichokes. Place pasta mixture in a casserole dish, and dot the top with ricotta. Bake for 20 minutes. Serve with grated parmesan.
Nutritional Information

Calories: 771, Fat: 30 g (11 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 149 mg, Sodium: 972 mg, Carbohydrates: 72 g, Fiber: 7 g, Protein: 49 g.

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Prep Time
100 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings
771
Calories

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Makes 4 servings
1 lb Sanderson Farms® Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
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1/2 tsp salt
Brookshire's Iodized Salt
Brookshire's Iodized Salt - 26 Ounce
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1/2 tsp black pepper
Brookshire's Black Pepper, Ground
Brookshire's Black Pepper, Ground - 3.1 Ounce
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2 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
Brookshire's Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Brookshire's Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 17 Each
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1 cup basil pesto
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1 lb penne pasta, cooked according to package directions
Brookshire's Penne Rigate
Brookshire's Penne Rigate - 16 Each
$1.49 was $2.19$0.09 each
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
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2 Tbs fresh basil, chopped
That's Tasty Basil
That's Tasty Basil - 0.5 Ounce
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2 Tbs pine nuts
Brookshire's Pine Nuts
Brookshire's Pine Nuts - 6.5 Ounce
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1 cup artichoke hearts, quartered
Reese Artichoke Hearts, Quartered
Reese Artichoke Hearts, Quartered - 14 Ounce
$2.79$0.20/oz
1 cup ricotta cheese
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1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Brookshire's Parmesan Cheese, Grated
Brookshire's Parmesan Cheese, Grated - 8 Ounce
$3.69 was $4.19$0.46/oz

Nutritional Information

Calories: 771, Fat: 30 g (11 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 149 mg, Sodium: 972 mg, Carbohydrates: 72 g, Fiber: 7 g, Protein: 49 g.

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400° F. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes.  
  2. In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the pesto, penne, chicken, tomatoes, basil, pine nuts and artichokes. Place pasta mixture in a casserole dish, and dot the top with ricotta. Bake for 20 minutes. Serve with grated parmesan.