Description

This Trader Joe’s Pesto Penne with Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken, vibrant roasted peppers, and a rich pesto sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

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

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken tenders until fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Remove from heat and slice into strips.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked penne, sliced chicken, Trader Joe’s Pesto, and roasted peppers, mixing until everything is well coated.
Serve in bowls, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Feel free to add vegetables or swap out chicken for another protein to customize this dish to your liking.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: baking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 380 kcal
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 600 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 55 mg

Keywords: Trader Joe's, Pesto, Penne, Chicken, Easy Recipe, Weeknight Dinner