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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

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

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.
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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100 minutes

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771

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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

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1/2 tsp black pepper

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2 Tbs extra virgin olive oil

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1 cup basil pesto

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1 lb penne pasta, cooked according to package directions

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1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

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2 Tbs fresh basil, chopped

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2 Tbs pine nuts

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1 cup artichoke hearts, quartered

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1 cup ricotta cheese

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1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

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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

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.
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.