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Pesto Chicken Penne

Name: Pesto Chicken Penne
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4-6 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounces penne or any medium pasta; 1 envelope pesto sauce mix; 3/4 cup 2% milk; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 cups cubed cooked chicken or turkey; Shredded Parmesan cheese

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

4-6 servings

A convenient pesto sauce mix provides the pleasant basil flavor in this simple chicken and pasta combination from Beth Martin Sine of Faulkner, Maryland. This entree requires little effort, yet seems elegant.

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Ingredients

8 ounces penne or any medium pasta
1 envelope pesto sauce mix
3/4 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cups cubed cooked chicken or turkey
Shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, whisk the pesto mix, milk and oil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
Add chicken; heat through. Drain pasta. Add to the sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.

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