Chicken Pesto Mac & Cheese

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"(#sponsored) I’m so excited to partner with @annieshomegrown and @thefeedfeed to share a super easy and deeeelicious dinner recipe: Chicken Pesto Mac and Cheese! 😍 Life is BUSY, and sometimes I just want dinner to be easy. This Chicken Pesto Mac and Cheese comes together in about 30 minutes or less, and it’s SO GOOD! It’s made with Annie’s Shells & White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese, your favorite pesto sauce, diced fresh tomatoes, and juicy pan-seared chicken. To make it even better, garnish with parmesan cheese and more pesto! Annie’s Shells & White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese is always one of my top choices. It’s made with organic pasta and it always comes out perfectly creamy and delicious 😋 Grab your @annieshomegrown mac and cheese at your local @plummarket where products are on sale for the month of August. There are so many amazing flavors to choose from! Recipe can be found at http://ff.recipes/Annies or in my profile. #annieshomegrown #feedfeed #cookingformysoul"
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Many Annie’s items are on sale for the month of August at Plum Market, including Natural Mac & Cheese, Organic Bunny Crackers & Grahams, and Organic Fruit Snacks.

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Prep time 10mins
Cook time 20mins
Serves or Makes: 4

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ingredients

  • 2 medium chicken breasts
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 (6 oz) packages Annie’s Shells & White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese
  • 6 tablespoons milk, plus more as needed
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1/4 cup store-bought pesto, plus more for garnish (optional)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish, to taste

Method

  • Step 1

    Pat dry chicken breasts. Cover with food wrap and using a meat mallet, pound chicken to even thickness (about ½ inch thick). Season chicken breasts with kosher salt, ground black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Set aside.

  • Step 2

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken on each side for 6 to 8 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165° F. Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. If desired, tent chicken with aluminum foil to keep it warm.

  • Step 3

    Meanwhile, prepare Annie’s Shells & White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese with milk and butter according to package directions.

  • Step 4

    Add tomatoes and pesto to mac and cheese.

  • Step 5

    Serve with sliced chicken. Garnish with Parmesan and more pesto, if desired.