Ingredients
| Item |
Amt |
| pasta |
12 oz |
| chicken breast, sliced |
1 lb |
| olive oil |
1 tbsp |
| salt |
1 tsp |
| Black pepper |
to taste |
| basil pesto |
3/4 cup |
| pasta water |
1/3 cup |
| Parmesan (optional) |
to taste |
Method
1
COOKCook pasta; reserve pasta water.
2
SEARSear chicken in oil with salt and pepper until cooked through; slice.
3
TOSSToss pasta with pesto and pasta water; top with chicken.
Time
30 minutes
Serves
Serves 4
Level
Easy
Ingredients
-
12 oz
pasta
-
1 lb
chicken breast, sliced
-
1 tbsp
olive oil
-
1 tsp
salt
-
to taste
Black pepper
-
3/4 cup
basil pesto
-
1/3 cup
pasta water
-
to taste
Parmesan (optional)
Method
- Cook pasta; reserve pasta water.
- Sear chicken in oil with salt and pepper until cooked through; slice.
- Toss pasta with pesto and pasta water; top with chicken.
Notes
Reserve pasta water; it's the secret to glossy sauces.
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