Pesto Parmesan Crispy Chicken Penne

This Pesto Parmesan Crispy Chicken Penne makes the perfect weeknight dinner any night of the week! It's my very favorite chicken pasta dish.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings Servings

Calories 543kcal

Author Jenny

Cost $20

Equipment

Stove
Dutch Oven or large pot
colander
wooden mixing spoon
measuring cups
measuring spoons

Ingredients

12 ounces dry penne noodles
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6.3 oz jar or 1 cup prepared pesto
1 cup parmesan shaved or grated

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper then place into hot skillet to brown/crisp both sides. Cook until centers are no longer pink and outer edges are crisp. Add cooked pasta to skillet and stir in prepared pesto until warmed. Reduce heat to low and top with Parmesan cheese before serving.

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