Jul 13 2026
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Cilantro Chicken Pesto Recipe

Inspired by Proximo
Time30m
Serves2

Grilled chicken served atop linguini pasta tossed in our cilantro pesto with cotija cheese & toasted pecans.

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Ingredients

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Chicken

Pasta

Cilantro Pesto

Toppings

Method

Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat them evenly with the mixture.

  2. 2

    Grill the Chicken

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked through. Remove from grill and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.

Pasta

  1. 3

    Cook the Pasta

    In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add salt. Add linguini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Cilantro Pesto

  1. 4

    Make the Pesto

    In a food processor, combine fresh cilantro, garlic cloves, pine nuts, olive oil, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and adjust seasoning to taste.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Combine Pasta and Pesto

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked linguini with the cilantro pesto. Toss well to ensure the pasta is evenly coated.

  2. 6

    Serve

    Plate the pesto linguini and top with sliced grilled chicken. Sprinkle cotija cheese and toasted pecans on top before serving.

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