Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta A Flavorful Culinary Symphony

Bynews dail

Feb 25, 2025

Creamy Pesto Chicken PastaIngredients:
For the pesto:
1 cup fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup pine nuts 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 garlic clove, minced Salt and pepper to tasteFor the chicken:
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper to tasteFor the pasta and sauce:
1 pound pasta (such as penne or fettuccine) 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup pesto 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheeseInstructions:
To make the pesto:
1.
Combine the basil, olive oil, Parmesan, pine nuts, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor.
2.
Process until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
To cook the chicken:
1.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
3.
Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
To make the pasta and sauce:
1.
Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
2.
In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and pesto.
3.
Add the cooked pasta to the bowl and toss to coat.
4.
Add the Parmesan cheese and cooked chicken.
To serve:
1.
Divide the pasta between bowls and top with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.
Tips:
For a richer flavor, use a full-fat heavy cream.
You can also add other vegetables to the pasta, such as broccoli florets, bell peppers, or spinach.
If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a mortar and pestle to make the pesto.

Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta A Flavorful Culinary Symphony

Bynews dail

By news dail

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