Main dishes

Pesto-Chicken Italiano

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This was a big hit in our house, even my kids liked it too. I added more pesto to the pasta before serving just like the other reviews said to do. I didn't have any red pep...read more

posted by

Rosiecheex

on 7/6/2012

time

prep:

10 min

total:

25 min

servings

total:

4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each

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What You Need

Tbsp. oil

lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced

clove garlic, minced

large red pepper, cut into thin strips

1/4

cup pesto

lemon, cut in half, divided

cup KRAFT Finely Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend

cups hot cooked angel hair pasta

Make It

HEAT oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken and garlic; cook and stir 4 to 5 min. or until chicken is evenly browned. Stir in peppers; cook 3 to 4 min. or until chicken is done, stirring frequently.

STIR in pesto and juice from 1 lemon half; top with cheese. Cover; cook on low heat 2 to 3 min. or until cheese is melted. Spoon over pasta.

SERVE with remaining lemon half, cut into wedges.

* Made with quality cheeses crafted in the USA.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Special Extra

Serve over cooked orzo or angel hair pasta.

Serving Suggestion

Serve with a mixed green salad and piece of your favorite fruit.

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Rosiecheex

posted:7/6/2012

This was a big hit in our house, even my kids liked it too. I added more pesto to the pasta before serving just like the other reviews said to do. I didn't have any red peppers so I used yellow squash instead, I would make it that way again. Loved it.

a cook

posted:4/28/2012

My family loved this! I was trying to find a recipe that used pesto....this is a great recipe and will make again!

a cook

posted:3/14/2012

LOVED it!!! Seasoned the chicken with montreal & Italian seasoning...left the rest as is! Light & healthy -- will definitely make again!!

Cookalot88

posted:10/2/2011

This was an awsome meal,my family and me loved it.I cooked it just right and there was enough for every one :) 5 stars off the bat goodness

YuliaW

posted:9/15/2011

EXCELLENT! Although, I agree with other reviewers about the sauce being on the dry side. Adding a bit more pesto and chicken stock takes care of it.

bethanyemk

posted:6/9/2011

Extremely good for such an easy and quick recipe.

a cook

posted:5/2/2011

This is a great recipe. I use a little more pesto now, because it was a little dry the first time. Quick and easy!

briannamore

posted:1/28/2010

This was a great recipe! Quick and easy. I added onions and peepers, the lemon juice made them taste fantastic! I would also recommend making a little extra sauce with the pesto and olive oil. The angel hair pasta was too dry.

robynpuff79

posted:12/2/2009

I use wheat pasta instead of linguine to reduce the carb count and I added extra pesto and extra cheese and it was soo good. I will definitely make this again!

a cook

posted:8/17/2009

Very tasty! We served it alone (without the pasta to reduce the carbs) and it was still great.