# Chicken Pesto Pasta

> Fresh basil pesto with toasted pine nuts and grilled chicken over pasta

Recipe page: https://goodguteats.com/recipes/chicken-pesto-pasta/

- Makes: 2 servings, 1 bowl each
- Category: Main course
- Cuisine: Italian

Total time: ~40m.

## Nutrition

Per serving, estimated from the ingredients: 1157 calories, 64 g protein, 92 g carbs, 58 g fat, 5 g fiber.

## Ingredients (for 2 servings)

- ¼ cup Pine Nuts
- 2 cup Fresh Basil
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
- 5 tbsp Olive Oil (¼ cup pesto, 1 tbsp searing)
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- 2 Chicken Breast (Generic)
- 8 oz Durum wheat Pasta (Generic)

## Steps

1. Toast ¼ C Pine Nuts in a dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until light golden. (~3m)
2. Transfer to a plate immediately. (~1m)
3. Blend 2 C Fresh Basil, toasted pine nuts, ½ C Parmesan Cheese, and ¼ C Olive Oil until smooth. Season with Salt and Black Pepper. (~3m)
4. Season 2 Chicken Breast on both sides with Salt and pepper. (~1m)
5. Heat 1 T Olive Oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden and cooked through. (~12m)
6. Transfer Chicken Breast to a cutting board and rest. (~5m)
7. Slice Chicken Breast against the grain. (~2m)
8. Cook 8 oz Pasta according to package directions. Reserve ½ C Water before draining. (~10m)
9. Toss hot pasta with the pesto, adding reserved pasta water a splash at a time until the sauce is silky and coats every strand. (~2m)
10. Serve Pasta topped with sliced Chicken Breast. (~1m)

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