Trader Joe's Pesto Penne with Chicken

Name: Trader Joe's Pesto Penne with Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: kosher salt; 1 lb. penne; 1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken tenders; 1 container Trader Joe's Pesto; 1 jar roasted red and yellow peppers; Freshly grated Parmesan, for garnish

Published: Feb 26, 2016

Ethan Calabrese

Yields:

Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

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Trader Joe's make a killer fresh pesto; brighten it up with roasted red peppers in this healthy pasta.

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Ingredients

Directions

1. Step 1In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook penne according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water, and return to pot.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, sear chicken until cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes, flipping once.
3. Step 3Add pesto, roasted red peppers, chicken, and 1/4 cup pasta water to pot and toss until combined and creamy. Season with salt and garnish with Parmesan.