chicken linguine with pesto sauce

42 Pinches 1 Photo
Indianapolis, IN
Updated on May 16, 2014

This is an old recipe that I found recently. It is so good and creamy and good for you as well. Recipe & photo: recipe.com

prep time
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces dried linguine
  • 1 package (10 oz.) frozen broccoli, cauliflower and carrots
  • 1 jar (10 oz.) refrigerated alfredo pasta sauce or 1 cup jarred alfredo sauce
  • 1/3 cup purchased basil pesto
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 cups deli-roasted chicken
  • - extra milk (optional)
  • - grated parmesan cheese

How To Make chicken linguine with pesto sauce

  • Step 1
    In a 4- or 5-quart Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions, adding vegetables during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Drain. Return to Dutch oven.
  • Step 2
    While pasta is cooking, in a small bowl, combine Alfredo sauce, pesto, and 1/4 cup milk; set aside. Chop or shred meat if not already done.
  • Step 3
    Add chicken to pasta and vegetables in Dutch oven. Add sauce mixture; toss gently to coat. Heat through over medium-low heat. If desired, stir in additional milk to reach desired consistency. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.

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Category: Chicken
Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Stove Top

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