Chicken Pesto Summer Primavera with Barilla® Penne Pasta
Chicken Pesto Summer Primavera with Barilla® Penne Pasta
31 minutes total / Calories 415
- Chicken
- Classic Blue Box
- Dairy/Cream
- Expert
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Gatherings
- Pesto Sauce
- Short
- Spring Recipes
- Summer Recipes
- Tomatoes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
Made with Barilla Classic Blue Box Penne pasta.
Ingredients
Serves 8
| 1 | Box Barilla® Penne |
| 1 | Jar Barilla® Rustic Basil Pesto |
| 2 | Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided |
| 2 | Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 1/2-inch strips (about 1 pound) |
| To Taste | Salt and Ground Black Pepper |
| 1 | Medium Zucchini, Thinly Sliced Into Rounds |
| 1 | Medium yellow squash, Thinly Sliced Into Rounds |
| 1 | Pint Grape Tomatoes, Quartered |
| ½ | Cup Shaved Parmesan Cheese |
| Optional | Sliced fresh basil leaves |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
In a large pot, bring 4 to 6 quarts of water to a rolling boil; add salt to taste and the pasta; stir gently, then cook pasta according to package directions; remove from heat, reserve some pasta water, and drain well.
Step 2
While the pasta cooks, in an extra-large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat.
Step 3
Lightly season the chicken breast strips with salt and ground black pepper; add to the skillet and cook 6 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink (165°F). Drain, if necessary.
Step 4
In the skillet, add the remaining tablespoon oil along with the zucchini and squash; cook 2 to 3 minutes more or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Step 5
Reduce heat to low, stir in the pasta. Remove from heat. Add pesto and 2 tablespoons reserved pasta water. Stir to coat. Stir in the tomatoes.
Step 6
Spoon mixture into bowls. Top each bowl with some of the shaved Parmesan cheese. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired.
Penne Pasta
It takes only 11 minutes to express your emotions preparing a beautiful dish of Penne for the people you care for the most.
One of the most famous Italian pasta shapes and loved across Italy, Penne, which means "pen" in Italian, gets its name from its shape. The tube-shape with angled ends was inspired by the quill of an old style ink pen.
Barilla® Penne is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
- Shape Short pasta
- Cook time 11–12 mins
- Pack size 16 oz.
- Range Classic Blue Box