Sage Cream Walnut Pesto Chicken Linguine Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Pesto

   In a food processor, combine walnuts, fresh basil, garlic, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

2. 2

   Cook the Chicken

   Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Remove from the skillet and let it rest before slicing.

3. 3

   Sauté the Vegetables

   In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil. Sauté the mushrooms, red bell pepper, asparagus, zucchini, and yellow squash for about 5-7 minutes until tender but still crisp.

4. 4

   Cook the Linguine

   In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.

5. 5

   Combine Everything

   Add the cooked linguine to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Add the walnut pesto and toss everything together. If the mixture is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to loosen it.

6. 6

   Serve

   Slice the chicken and serve it on top of the pesto linguine. Garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh basil. Serve with grilled bread on the side.