Chicken Penne Pesto Recipe
Grilled chicken, nut-free house pesto, penne pasta, parmesan cheese.
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Pasta
Pesto
Toppings
Method
Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and black pepper on both sides.
- 2
Pasta
- 3
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring 4 liters of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water.
- 4
Cook the Penne Pasta
Add the penne pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 10-12 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 5
Drain the Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
Pesto
- 6
Make the Pesto
In a food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Assembly
- 7
Combine Pasta and Pesto
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained penne pasta with the prepared pesto. Toss until the pasta is evenly coated.
- 8
Serve
Slice the grilled chicken and serve it on top of the pesto-coated penne. Garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves. Enjoy!