Pesto Pasta with Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast fillets, sliced
- 1/2 packet pasta
- 3 bunches basil
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Preparation
In a large pot, heat about 4 cups of water, add 1 tablespoon salt and 1 tablespoon oil, bring to a boil on low heat, add the pasta and stir, cook for 8 minutes until done, then drain the pasta.
In a blender, place the basil and pine nuts, add about 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese, blend until smooth, gradually add olive oil in a stream while blending until a thick sauce forms.
In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of oil, add the chicken, salt, and pepper, stir on medium heat for 10 minutes until cooked.
Add the sauce to the chicken and stir, let it cook for 2 minutes, drain the pasta and add it to the chicken mixture.
Transfer the mixture to a serving dish, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and some pine nuts.
