Linguine with Chicken and Spicy Pesto Sauce

Name: Linguine with Chicken and Spicy Pesto Sauce
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin; 1 lb chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into 1/3 inch strips; 3 green onions, thinly sliced; 1/3 c chopped fresh cilantro; 1/3 c chopped pecans, toasted; 1 Tbsp minced garlic; 2 tsp minced seeded, jalepeno chili; 1/4 tsp dried crushed red pepper; 3/4 c pesto sauce; 12 oz linguine pasta

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By Anne Cremona
@AnneCremona

This is one of my family's favorite meals...

Rating:

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Serves:

Prep:

40 Min

Cook:

30 Min

Ingredients

2 Tbsp

olive oil, extra virgin
1 lb

chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into 1/3 inch strips
3

green onions, thinly sliced
1/3 c

chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 c

chopped pecans, toasted
1 Tbsp

minced garlic
2 tsp

minced seeded, jalepeno chili
1/4 tsp

dried crushed red pepper
3/4 c

pesto sauce
12 oz

linguine pasta
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How to Make Linguine with Chicken and Spicy Pesto Sauce

Step-by-Step

Heat oil in a heavy large skillet over medium high heat. Season Chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to skillet and saute until cooked through and beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer chicken to bowl, add green onions, 1/3 cup cilantro, pecans, garlic, jalepeno and red peppers to same skillet. Saute until green onions wilt, about 2 minutes. Add pesto, chicken and any accumulated juices, stir to blend. Cook for about 15 minutes over low heat. If you see that its getting too dry, add some chicken broth. Meantime, cook linguine in large pot of boiling, salted water until tender, but still firm to bite. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Bring sauce to simmer. Add linguine and reserved cooking liquid and toss to coat. Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese and serve.

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