One Pot Pasta - Tuscan Syle Capsicum Pesto with Chicken

Tuscan Style Capsicum Pesto Pasta With Chicken

When you look at the clock and realize that dinner time is only about 20 minutes away - this is a perfect go-to recipe! 

Prep Time: 5 min
Cooking Time: 15 min
Serves: Family of Four








Ingredients

• 1 lb Chicken Breast, diced
• 12 oz uncooked pasta
• 1 can diced tomatoes with juice (you can also use fresh)
• 4-1/2 cup broth (I tend to have bouillon cubes hand, so I added water and threw in the bouillon cubes according to the package directions)
• 2 Tbsp YIAH Tuscan Style Capsicum Pesto Dip Mix
• 2 Tbsp YIAH Italian Primavera Olive Oil, divided
• Grated Parmesan Cheese, optional

1. Heat a stock pot over medium-high heat.  Add 1 Tbsp oil and quickly saute the chicken.  You're only looking to get a bit of color on it here - don't worry about cooking it through.
2. Add the tomatoes with juice, uncooked pasta, dip mix and broth to top.  Drizzle with 1 Tbsp of olive oil.  Cover and bring to a boil.
3. Stir and reduce to a low simmer.  Keep covered and cook for 10 min, stirring every few minutes to incorporate.
4. Once liquid is absorbed, and pasta is cooked dinner is served
5. Top with Parmesan cheese and enjoy!

**Vegetarian - Omit chicken and replace chicken broth with vegetable broth or tomato juice.  Garbanzo beans would be a nice replacement for protein!