Pesto Parmesan Chicken and Pasta

Pesto adds a flavor twist to this easy Chicken Helper® dinner—ready in just 25 minutes!

Prep Time

Minutes

Total Time

Minutes

Makes

servings

1 1/3

cups hot water

1 1/2

cups milk

tablespoons butter

box Chicken Helper® Parmesan crusted chicken

1/4

cup refrigerated basil pesto

lb boneless skinless chicken breasts

tablespoon milk

tablespoons butter

tablespoons vegetable oil

tablespoons refrigerated basil pesto

small plum (Roma) tomatoes, sliced

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.
Meanwhile, cut each chicken breast into 3 to 5 slices, holding knife at an angle. Slices should be about 1/2 inch thick.
Place chicken in medium bowl. Add 1 tablespoon milk to moisten. Add seasoned crumbs (from Chicken Helper box) to coat chicken.
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.
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.

Makes 6 servings

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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 Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)

Calories 470

(Calories from Fat 240),

Total Fat 27g

(Saturated Fat 10g,
Trans Fat 1/2g),

Cholesterol 75mg;
Sodium 850mg;
Total Carbohydrate 32g

(Dietary Fiber 1g,
Sugars 4g),

Protein 26g;

Percent Daily Value*:

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 Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Pesto Parmesan Chicken and Pasta

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker^® Kitchens