BASIL PESTO CHICKEN RECIPE RECIPES

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HOW TO MAKE PESTO | FRESH BASIL PESTO RECIPE | FOOD ...



How to Make Pesto | Fresh Basil Pesto Recipe | Food ... image

Keep this basic Basil Pesto recipe from Food Network Kitchen in your arsenal and use it for topping pasta, fish, chicken, pizza and more.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Total Time 5 minutes

Prep Time 5 minutes

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup pine nuts
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino cheese 

Steps:

  • Combine the basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add 1/2 cup of the oil and process until fully incorporated and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • If using immediately, add all the remaining oil and pulse until smooth. Transfer the pesto to a large serving bowl and mix in the cheese.
  • If freezing, transfer to an air-tight container and drizzle remaining oil over the top. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw and stir in cheese.

CHICKEN PESTO PASTA RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME



Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe: How to Make It - Taste of Home image

This chicken pesto pasta is one of my favorite recipes because it's so quick and easy, but it looks and tastes like I spent all day cooking it. And it has all of my favorite things in it!—Barbara Christensen of Arvada, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Total Time 25 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta
1 cup cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
1-1/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered
2 jars (3-1/2 ounces each) prepared pesto
1 jar (7 ounces) oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2/3 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, adding asparagus during the last 3 minutes of cooking. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms and red pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Reduce heat; stir in the chicken, artichokes, pesto, tomatoes, salt and pepper flakes. Cook 2-3 minutes longer or until heated through. , Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 620 calories, FatContent 31g fat (8g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 47mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 893mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 56g carbohydrate (3g sugars, FiberContent 5g fiber), ProteinContent 32g protein.

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