How to Make Campanelle with Chicken, Pesto, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're in the mood for a delicious and satisfying Italian-inspired meal, then look no further than our recipe for Campanelle with Chicken, Pesto, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes. This dish is packed with flavor and is sure to become a new family favorite. The combination of tender chicken, vibrant pesto, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes creates a perfect symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more.

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Ingredients

  • 3 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • ½ medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 ½ cups half-and-half
  • ⅓ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon prepared pesto
  • 8 ounces penne pasta, dry
  • 3 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 55 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place chicken in a large glass or ceramic bowl and pour buttermilk over top. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Drain buttermilk from the chicken.
  • Warm oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sprinkle seasoned salt over top; cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add onion, garlic, and butter; cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and add half-and-half, sun-dried tomatoes, and pesto. Keep uncovered and simmer, stirring frequently, until tomatoes are tender and sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add campanelle and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Add pasta to the sauce in the skillet, along with chicken, pine nuts, feta cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Stir to coat with sauce and cook until heated through, about 3 more minutes.
  • Nutrition

    618 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 111mg
    • Sodium: 534mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 38g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 271mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 727mg