Name: Chicken Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
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

Description

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

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.