Dinner

Chicken Penne with Pesto and Sundried Tomatoes is for Dinner.

Chicken Penne with Pesto and Sundried Tomatoes takes several minutes to prepare.

Chicken Penne with Pesto and Sundried Tomatoes takes several minutes to cook.

Chicken Penne with Pesto and Sundried Tomatoes makes 2 servings.

The ingredients for Chicken Penne with Pesto and Sundried Tomatoes are:

penne rigate, 2c cooked
olive oil, 2 tsp
chicken breast, about 1, cut into strips (6oz cooked)
minced garlic,1/2 tsp
half and half Cream, 1/4c + 2 tbsp
pesto, 2 tbsp
grated parmesan cheese, 1 tbsp
sundried tomatoes packaged without oil, diced, 3 halves
pepper to taste

Here is how you make Chicken Penne with Pesto and Sundried Tomatoes:

Note: The recipe uses regular penne; you can substitute multigrain or whole wheat penne if you choose but the nutritional information will be different.1. Cook penne in boiling water as per directions on package; drain.2. Add oil to skillet or pan and heat on medium. Cut chicken breast into strips and sautee until mostly done.3. Dice sundried tomatoes. Mix garlic, half and half, pesto, parmesan, and diced sundried tomatoes into the pan with chicken. Cook until chicken is done, or sauce is beginning to thicken.4. Add penne to pan, and stir or toss to mix thoroughly. Cook until sauce is to your liking.5. Season with pepper to taste, if necessary.Number of Servings: 2Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DALZIELFITNESS.

The nutritional information for Chicken Penne with Pesto and Sundried Tomatoes is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 2
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 565.5

• Total Fat: 18.6 g
• Cholesterol: 71.0 mg
• Sodium: 286.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 61.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
• Protein: 32.8 g