Bill's Chicken Pesto Recipe

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   Start water for pasta.

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   In skillet, brown garlic over a low heat in a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil.

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   Add in chicken - cook over medium heat.

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   When done, set aside covered to keep warm.

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   While chicken is cooking, cut red peppers into large strips.

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   Put peppers under broiler; burn skin on each side.

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   Then, remove from broiler and put peppers into a small sealed plastic (i.e.

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   ziploc) or possibly paper bag (to steam themselves).

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   Set aside 10 min; after that, remove skins, cut into cubes and toss with extra virgin olive oil.

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    While peppers are steaming in bag:Put pasta into boiling water - add in salt to taste.

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    Steam vegs (do not overcook, they should remain a bit crunchy).

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    Cut up tomatoes into cubes.

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    When pasta is done, rinse under very warm water (do not want it to cold off).

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    Add in chicken with its oil, mix together.

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    Then fold in vegs, cubed roasted peppers and tomatoes.

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    Next add in pesto, herbs and pepper to taste, mix.

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    Optional: toss with parmesan cheese.

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    Serve with hot Italian bread.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.