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Chicken Pesto Pasta
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 4
Easy to make, all in one pot, kids love it!
Ingredients:
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 chopped onion
3 cloves minced garlic
12 ounces sliced zucchini
1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
1 jar pasta sauce
3 cups pasta (any type of short pasta, ie: macaroni, spirals, etc.)
1/4 cup prepared pesto sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Directions:
1. Cut chicken into chunks and cook in heated olive oil in a LARGE non-stick frying pan.
2. REMOVE CHICKEN ONLY FROM FRYING PAN!
3. Add onion, garlic, zucchini, salt and pepper; cook over medium heat until onion is translucent.
4. Add tomato sauce, 2 1/2 cups of water and pasta to the pan and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes.
6. Uncover and continue simmering until pasta is to your liking.
7. Add chicken back to the pan.
8. Add pesto and stir.
9. Sprinkle with cheese.
By RecipeOfHealth.com