Chicken & Pesto Pasta

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt water and add pasta.

2. 2

   Cook until al dente, about 12 minutes.

3. 3

   Drain pasta, keeping 3/4 cup of the cooking water to use for later.

4. 4

   Pour drained pasta back into cooking pot and set aside.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, in large heated skillet add olive oil, followed by mushrooms and shallots.

6. 6

   Season with salt and pepper.

7. 7

   Saute until tender, about 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Cook chicken either on the stove top or in the oven.

9. 9

   When done, give it a rough chop.

10. 10

    Combine the cooked pasta, pesto sauce, mushroom mixture, chopped chicken and the pasta water.

11. 11

    Mix well, adding Parmesan cheese at the end.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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