Angel Hair Pasta with Pesto Sauce and Chicken



Angel Hair Pasta with Pesto Sauce and Chicken


Ingredients


  •  Leaves from 2 bunch fresh basil
  • 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
  •  2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  •  1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano cheeese
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper * 1 pound angel hair pasta
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
Season the chicken with salt , pepper or your favorite seasonings .Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
Combine the basil, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil in a blender and blend to a puree
Add the cheese, salt and pepper, and blend again.
Cook the pasta in the boiling, salted water until al dente, about 3 minutes.
Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add the pesto and toss, top with the chicken,  Taste for salt and pepper.

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Posted by Cleyde Bravo at 6/13/2009 10:02 AM
Categories: uncategorized
Tags: easy chicken recipe recipe of pesto sauce pasta chicken pasta recipe angel hair pasta recipe pesto sauce
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