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One Pot Pesto Caesar Chicken Pasta

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Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons salted butter divided
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless chicken tenders cubed
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 yellow onion sliced into rounds
  • ½ cup homemade basil pesto-You will use it in 2 parts!
  • salt pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • ½ pound penne pasta
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 Tablespoon heavy cream
  • ½ cup homemade Caesar dressing
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Optional: 2 cups baby spinach I made without this time
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • In a deep pot set over medium-high heat, cook 1 tablespoon of butter with the chicken, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt/pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Toss with 3 tablespoons of the basil pesto. Scoop the chicken out of the pot and set aside.
  • Add the garlic, onions and 2 tablespoons of butter. Cook a few mins.
  • Add the pasta and water.
  • Cook, stirring often, until the pasta is al dente, about 8 minutes.
  • Add milk, cream, Caesar dressing, the rest of the pesto, and the parmesan. Mix until creamy.
  • Slide the chicken back in, add the spinach if using and lemon juice. Stir and serve.