Chicken With Arugula Pesto Recipe

Name: Chicken With Arugula Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 6 ounces orecchiette (about 1 1/2 cups); 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into pieces; 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 3 cups baby arugula; 1/2 cup firmly packed fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons almonds or hazelnuts, toasted; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 4 small skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds); 2 medium tomatoes, halved; 2 teaspoons whole-wheat breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

Kosher salt
6 ounces orecchiette (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into pieces
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
3 cups baby arugula
1/2 cup firmly packed fresh parsley
2 tablespoons almonds or hazelnuts, toasted
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
4 small skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds)
2 medium tomatoes, halved
2 teaspoons whole-wheat breadcrumbs

1
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Add the pasta and cook as the label directs; about 3 minutes before the pasta is done, add the green beans.
3
Drain the pasta and beans and rinse under cold water.
4
Toss with half of the cheese, 1 tablespoon olive oil, the lemon zest and salt.
5
Preheat the broiler.
6
Puree the arugula, parsley, nuts, lemon juice, 3 tablespoons water, the remaining cheese and 1 tablespoon olive oil, and salt to taste in a food processor.
7
Transfer to a bowl.
8
Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound to about 1/2 inch thick.
9
Transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet and season with salt.
10
Rub all over with 1/4 cup of the arugula pesto and broil, turning once, until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
11
Arrange the tomatoes cut-side up on another baking sheet and broil 2 minutes.
12
Spread each with some pesto and sprinkle with the breadcrumbs.
13
Broil until golden, 1 more minute.
14
Serve the chicken, tomatoes and pasta salad with the remaining pesto.
15
Photograph by Andrew Purcell

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Kosher salt, 6 ounces orecchiette (about 1 1/2 cups), 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into pieces, 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Arugula Pesto falls under the Meat & Poultry 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 With Arugula Pesto

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