Chicken Pesto Pasta

Name: Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 package (16oz) bow tie pasta; 1 cup fresh asparagus (1 inch pcs.); 1 1/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 medium sweet red pepper sliced; 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 cups cubed cooked chicken; 1 can (14oz) water pack artichoke hearts rinsed and drained; 2 jars (3 1/2oz each) sun dried tomato pesto; 1 jar (7oz) oil-pack sun dried tomatoes drained and chopped; 1 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 1 cup (4oz) shredded parmesan cheese; 2/3 cup pine nuts toasted

Minutes to Prepare: 10
Minutes to Cook: 20

Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

1 package (16oz) bow tie pasta1 cup fresh asparagus (1 inch pcs.)1 1/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced1 1/2 tsp minced garlic2 tbsp olive oil2 cups cubed cooked chicken1 can (14oz) water pack artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained2 jars (3 1/2oz each) sun dried tomato pesto1 jar (7oz) oil-pack sun dried tomatoes, drained and chopped1 tsp salt1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes1 cup (4oz) shredded parmesan cheese2/3 cup pine nuts, toasted

Directions

Cook pasta according to directions, adding asparagus during the last 3 minutes of cooking.
Meanwhile in a large skillet saute the mushrooms, red pepper & garlic in oil until tender. Reduce heat, stir the chicken, artichokes, pesto, tomatoes, salt & pepper flakes. Cook 2-3 minutes longer or until heated through. Drain pasta, toss with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese & pine nuts. Serves 8

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JENNYLM3.

Servings Per Recipe: 8

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