SARAP DIVA: ‘CREAMY CHICKEN PESTO PASTA’ by Heart Evangelista-Escudero Recipe

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‘CREAMY CHICKEN PESTO PASTA’ by Heart Evangelista-Escudero on Sarap Diva

INGREDIENTS:
1 (16 ounce) package pasta
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup pesto sauce
3/4 cup cream

(optional)
– crushed red pepper flakes to taste
– 1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and cut into strips

PESTO SAUCE:
Ingredients
2 cups fresh basil leaves
3⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese 3⁄4 cup olive oil
3 minced garlic cloves
1⁄4 cup pine nuts

Procedure:
– Combine all ingredients in blender or food processor and blend on medium speed about 3 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape sides; blend until smooth.

PROCEDURE:
– Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil

– Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain

– Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat

– Saute garlic until tender, then stir in chicken

– Cook until chicken is golden, and cooked through

– Combine pasta, chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, cream and pesto. Toss to coat evenly.