Pesto Pasta with Chicken

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
2. In a food processor, combine basil leaves, parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, and lemon juice. Pulse until finely chopped.
3. With the processor running, slowly add olive oil until the mixture is smooth and emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
5. In a large skillet, heat a small amount of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
6. Add the cooked pasta and pesto sauce to the skillet with the chicken. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
7. Serve the pesto pasta with chicken immediately, garnished with additional grated parmesan if desired.

Prep

• Thaw chicken breast if frozen