Chicken Fettuccine With Cilantro Pesto Recipe

Name: Chicken Fettuccine With Cilantro Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken breast; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 16 ounces fettuccine; 1/2 lemon juiced; 1 clove garlic; 1 tablespoon macadamia nuts or pine nuts; 1 cup cilantro leaves fresh; 1/3 cup light olive oil; 1/2 pound cherry tomatoes halved; shaved Parmesan to serve

Servings: persons

1 pound chicken breast
2 tablespoons olive oil
16 ounces fettuccine
1/2 lemon juiced
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon macadamia nuts or pine nuts
1 cup cilantro leaves fresh
1/3 cup light olive oil
1/2 pound cherry tomatoes halved
shaved Parmesan to serve

1
Brush chicken with olive oil. Season. Heat a frying pan over high heat. Cook chicken for 3 mins per side, until golden and cooked through. Let rest for 5 mins then slice.
2
Meanwhile, cook fettuccine in boiling, salted water until al dente. Drain.
3
To make the cilantro pesto, combine lemon juice, garlic, nuts and cilantro in a food processor. Process until roughly chopped. With motor running, add oil in a steady stream. Process until a smooth paste forms. Season.
4
Toss pasta with chicken, tomatoes and 1/2 of the cilantro pesto. Sprinkle Parmesan over top. Serve with remaining pesto on the side.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound chicken breast, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 16 ounces fettuccine, 1/2 lemon juiced, and more.

Yes, Chicken Fettuccine With Cilantro Pesto falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Fettuccine With Cilantro Pesto

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