Cilantro-Serrano Pesto With Grilled Chicken and Penne
- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
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6
ingredients
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Pesto
- 354.88 ml fresh cilantro leaves
- 118.29 ml of fresh mint
- 118.29 ml parmesan cheese (3 Tablespoons toasted pecan halves 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 garlic cloves 1 serrano chili, seeded an)
- 9.85 ml white balsamic vinegar
- 0.61 ml fresh ground black pepper
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Chicken and Pasta
- 453.59 g boneless skinless chicken breast (I use the marinated chicken breast)
- 29.58 ml olive oil
- salt
- pepper
- 1419.54 ml hot cooked penne pasta (follow directions on package)
- 473.18 ml cherry tomatoes, halved
- 118.29 ml grated parmesan cheese
directions
- Place Cilantro and the next 6 ingredients (through chili) in a food processor; process until well blended.
- With processor on, slowly pour olive oil through the food chute: process until well blended.
- Place pesto in a large bowl, stir in vinegar and black pepper.
- Grill Chicken (indoor our out).
- Heat outdoor grill or grill pan over medium heat.
- Coat chicken with olive oli.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Grill chicken (or cook in pan) until done.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Add chicken, cooked pasta, and tomatoes to pesto.
- Toss to combine.
- Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.
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Reviews
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This recipe was delicious! I didn't get a chance to marinate the chicken, but rubbed it with some garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, and chicken bouillon (no olive oil) before grilling it over Mesquite charcoal. I did add about 1.5 TBS of olive oil before tossing it all together. I also used more garlic and I might add more pecans next time. I wasn't sure if I should use only the leaves of the cilantro or if I could use the whole sprig. I opted to use only the leaves. Overall, it was great - fresh and flavorful!
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Galley Wench
Oro Valley, Arizona
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