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Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe

Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe

Our Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe is a favorite easy and flavorful weeknight dish! Add this to your menu plan for a great veggie filled meal!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner Ideas
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8
Calories 268 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • 1/2 medium onion
  • Salt Pepper, & Garlic (to taste - a little goes a long way)
  • 1/3 Bag Spinach
  • 1/4 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes in oil
  • 3/4 Bag Penne Pasta
  • 2 tablespoons Pesto Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Cherry Pepper Topper sold at HEB
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil

Instructions
 

  • Dice chicken into bite size pieces.
  • Dice onion.
  • Cook penne pasta as directed on the package and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, add olive oil, chicken, onion, and seasoning. Cook on medium heat until chicken is fully done.
  • Once the chicken is fully cooked, add sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Mix together well and cook until spinach is wilted.
  • Reduce heat and toss in pasta, pesto sauce, and cherry pepper topper. Mix well until everything is coated with the pesto and cherry pepper topper.
  • Add mozzarella cheese and mix together to allow for the cheese to melt.
  • Serve & enjoy with your family!