Chicken Pesto Pasta
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Chicken Pesto Pasta
Pesto is one of the most nutrient-dense foods you can eat. Healthy fats from the olive oil and pine nuts and antioxidants from the basil and garlic make this meal a winner!
Ingredients
- 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 pound whole wheat rotini pasta, cooked according to package directions
- 2, seasoned and grilled chicken breasts, diced
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Instructions
- Combine the basil, garlic, pine nuts and cheese in a food processor or high-speed blender and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add the oil and process until fully incorporated and smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Toss the pesto with the cooked pasta and grilled, diced chicken. Top with more Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Rachel, I am also a basil fanatic… I add it to smoothies for an extra kick of freshness. So good!
Wow, bold move with the smoothie. You are a fanatic! Love it.