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Pesto Parmesan Chicken and Pasta

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  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 6
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Pesto adds a flavor twist to this easy Chicken Helper® dinner—ready in just 25 minutes!
Updated Jun 13, 2013
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups hot water
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 box Chicken Helper™ crispy Parmesan chicken
  • 1/4 cup refrigerated basil pesto
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons refrigerated basil pesto
  • 2 small plum (Roma) tomatoes, sliced

Steps

  • 1
    In 2-quart nonstick saucepan, stir hot water, 1 1/2 cups milk, 2 tablespoons butter, and the sauce mix and uncooked pasta (from Chicken Helper box). Heat just to boiling, stirring frequently. Reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 12 minutes, stirring frequently, until pasta is tender. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 cup pesto. Cover to keep warm. Sauce will thicken as it stands.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, cut each chicken breast into 3 to 5 slices, holding knife at an angle. Slices should be about 1/2 inch thick.
  • 3
    Place chicken in medium bowl. Add 1 tablespoon milk to moisten. Add seasoned crumbs (from Chicken Helper box) to coat chicken.
  • 4
    In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter and the oil over medium heat until butter is melted. Carefully add chicken to hot butter mixture; cook 4 to 6 minutes or until golden brown. Reduce heat to medium-low. Turn chicken, cook 4 to 6 minutes longer or until golden brown and centers are no longer pink.
  • 5
    Place chicken on individual plates. Spoon and spread 1 1/2 teaspoons pesto over chicken for each serving. Top with tomato slices; serve with pasta.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Basil pesto, a traditional Italian sauce, is made from fresh basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese and pine nuts. Look for it in the dairy section near the pasta sauces. You also can make it from scratch when fresh basil is in abundance.

Nutrition

470 Calories, 27g Total Fat, 26g Protein, 32g Total Carbohydrate, 4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
470
Calories from Fat
240
Total Fat
27g
41%
Saturated Fat
10g
48%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
75mg
25%
Sodium
850mg
35%
Potassium
300mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate
32g
11%
Dietary Fiber
1g
7%
Sugars
4g
Protein
26g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
15%
15%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 3 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 5 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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