Creamy Pesto Penne with Chicken

For farmers on the move, this easy and delicious dish gives them a boost to keep going until the work is done. 

Recipe by Andrea Grom

Servings: 6

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes 

Ingredients

*Ingredients available at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market

• ¼ cup homemade pesto
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 ½ cups shredded Asiago cheese
• 1 box of penne, cooked al dente 
• 1-2 cups leftover grilled or roasted chicken*, cut into bite sized pieces
• ¼ cup chopped scallions*

Instructions

1. Heat the cream on low until simmering. Add the cheese and pesto and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 7 minutes.
   
2. Boil the penne, drain (do not rinse), and add the sauce and chicken. Stir until combined. Plate and top with scallions.
   

Tip: Spread out the work by making the pesto and chicken on Sunday and assemble the finished dish for a quick weekday dinner.