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Best Easy Garlic Pesto Pasta with Chicken
This delicious Pesto Pasta with Chicken recipe is a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The creamy and aromatic pesto sauce coats the tender chicken and al dente pasta perfectly, creating a satisfying and flavorful dish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that will surely become a staple in your household.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces linguine pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbls oil, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Cup basil leaves, packed
- 1⁄4 Cup pine nuts
- 1⁄4 Cup parmesan
- 1⁄4 Cup virgin olive oil
- red pepper flakes (optional)
- Cherry tomatoes and fresh basil, for garnish
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Directions
Cook the linguine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 8 minutes per side, until cooked. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest. Slice chicken into thin strips.
In a food processor or blender, combine the minced garlic, basil leaves, pine nuts, grated Parmesan cheese, and red flakes (if using). Pulse until well combined.
Gradually add the extra-virgin olive oil. Continue to blend until the mixture forms a smooth and creamy pesto sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
In the same skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat. Add the cooked linguine pasta and sliced chicken. Pour the pesto sauce over the pasta and chicken, tossing gently to coat everything evenly.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until heated through.
Serve the Pesto Pasta with Chicken garnished withcherry tomatoes and fresh basil leaves.
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