
‘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
3β4 cup grated parmesan cheese 3β4 cup olive oil
3 minced garlic cloves
1β4 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.
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