One Pot Creamy Pesto Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
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Unsalted butter
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Minced fresh garlic (2 cloves)
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Penne pasta
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Chicken broth
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Milk
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Cream cheese
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Basil pesto
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Grated Parmesan cheese
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Freshly cracked black pepper
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Crushed red pepper flakes
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Fresh spinach (optional)
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Sun dried tomatoes (optional)
# Instructions:
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Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 additional minute.
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Pour in the chicken broth and milk. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
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Add the penne pasta to the skillet, ensuring it is submerged in the liquid. Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Once the pasta is tender, stir in the cream cheese and basil pesto until fully combined. The sauce should become creamy and smooth.
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If using, stir in the fresh spinach and sun dried tomatoes until the spinach is wilted and the tomatoes are heated through.
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Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with freshly cracked black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
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Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
# Notes:
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Keep the skillet covered while cooking to ensure the pasta cooks through evenly.
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Stir the pasta frequently to prevent sticking and uneven cooking.