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One Pot Pesto Chicken Penne

A campsite luxury, this dish melts in your mouth and satifies all sorts of appetites. Try it and it will quickly earn a place on your camping menu rotation......
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 8 oz penne pasta whole wheat
  • 1 lb chicken breast boneless
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup half and half or milk
  • cup pesto genoese
  • 3 cups spinach
  • 3 oz cream cheese Note: look for 1oz tubes to make this easy.
  • 1/4 cup mozarella cheese shredded
  • 3 tbsp sundried tomatoes julienned
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Coat chicken with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill chicken for 4 minutes each side. Slice and place in a cast iron pan.
  • Add garlic to pan with chicken. Cook for 1 minute. Add spinach and sautee until wilted. Add penne and stir to slightly toast.
  • Add chicken broth and milk. Close lid or cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring halfway.
  • Stir in cream cheese and shredded cheese. Toss with sundried tomoatoes and serve.