italian chicken pesto pasta

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beulah, MI
Updated on Apr 20, 2018

The flavor profile of this is amazing.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • HOMEMADE PESTO
  • 3 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 3 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 8 - pitted kalamatta olives
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • - salt and pepper
  • CHICKEN AND PASTA
  • 1 pound angel hair pasta
  • 4 - boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into strips
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup favorite spaghetti sauce
  • 1 cup homemade pesto sauce
  • 8 ounces roll of mozzarella cheese sliced into rounds

How To Make italian chicken pesto pasta

  • Step 1
    For the pesto combine all ingredients except Olive oil in a food processor. Process drizzling the olive oil through the shoot until the pesto is well combined. Set aside.
  • Step 2
    cook the pasta according to package directions and drain.
  • Step 3
    Place the olive oil in a cast iron skillet or oven safe skillet. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper then cook in oil until almost done. Pour in the spaghetti sauce and pesto. Add the pasta and stir until well combined.
  • Step 4
    Set broiler on high. Add the mozzarella cheese around to top of pasta and place under broiler until cheese is browned and bubbly.
  • Step 5
    Serve immediately

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Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Stove Top

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