Creamy Pesto Pasta with Grilled Chicken

Bynews dail

Jan 28, 2025

Creamy Pesto Pasta with Grilled ChickenIngredients:
1 pound penne pasta 1 cup fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup pine nuts 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced Salt and pepper to taste 1 grilled chicken breast, slicedInstructions:
1.
Cook pasta according to package directions.
Drain and set aside.
2.
In a food processor, combine basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and olive oil.
Pulse until smooth.
3.
In a large skillet, heat garlic in olive oil over medium heat.
Add pesto and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4.
Add pasta to the skillet and toss to coat.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5.
Add sliced chicken and heat through.
6.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and basil leaves.
Tips:
For a richer flavor, use aged Parmesan cheese.
If you don’t have a food processor, you can make the pesto by hand.
Just finely chop all the ingredients.
You can swap out the chicken for any other protein, such as shrimp, tofu, or vegetables.
This recipe is easily customizable.
Feel free to add other ingredients to taste, such as chopped sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, or red pepper flakes.

Creamy Pesto Pasta with Grilled Chicken

Bynews dail

By news dail

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