One Pot Chicken Caesar Pesto Pasta.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 pound boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- salt, pepper, and chili flakes
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 pound short cut pasta
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped basil
- 2 tablespoon fresh chopped dill or parsley
- 2 cups milk
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2-3 cups arugula or baby spinach
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
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Instructions
- 1. In a large pot set over medium-high heat, cook 1 tablespoon of butter with the chicken, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Cook for 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Toss with 3 tablespoons of basil pesto. Scoop the chicken out of the pot and set aside.
- 2. Add the garlic and a tablespoon of butter. Cook for 1 minute, until golden. Add the pasta and 2 cups of water. Cook, stirring often, until the pasta is al dente, about 8 minutes. Stir in the milk, cream cheese, Caesar dressing, the remaining pesto, and parmesan. Mix until creamy.
- 3. Slide the chicken back in, add the arugula and lemon juice, and mix them into the pasta.
- 4. Serve the pasta immediately with fresh parmesan and basil. Enjoy!
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