Cilantro-Serrano Pesto With Grilled Chicken and Penne Recipe

Name: Cilantro-Serrano Pesto With Grilled Chicken and Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups fresh cilantro leaves; ½ cup of fresh mint; ½ cup parmesan cheese (3 Tablespoons toasted pecan halves 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 garlic cloves 1 serrano chili, seeded an); 2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar; ⅛ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (I use the marinated chicken breast); 2 tablespoons olive oil; salt; pepper; 6 cups hot cooked penne pasta (follow directions on package); 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; ½ cup grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups fresh cilantro leaves
½ cup of fresh mint
½ cup parmesan cheese (3 Tablespoons toasted pecan halves 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 garlic cloves 1 serrano chili, seeded an)
2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar
⅛ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (I use the marinated chicken breast)
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt
pepper
6 cups hot cooked penne pasta (follow directions on package)
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup grated parmesan cheese

1
Place Cilantro and the next 6 ingredients (through chili) in a food processor; process until well blended.
2
With processor on, slowly pour olive oil through the food chute: process until well blended.
3
Place pesto in a large bowl, stir in vinegar and black pepper.
4
Grill Chicken (indoor our out).
5
Heat outdoor grill or grill pan over medium heat.
6
Coat chicken with olive oli.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Grill chicken (or cook in pan) until done.
9
Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
10
Add chicken, cooked pasta, and tomatoes to pesto.
11
Toss to combine.
12
Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.

1740

kcal

Calories

Fat

276

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups fresh cilantro leaves, ½ cup of fresh mint, ½ cup parmesan cheese (3 Tablespoons toasted pecan halves 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 garlic cloves 1 serrano chili, seeded an), 2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar, and more.

Yes, Cilantro-Serrano Pesto With Grilled Chicken and Penne 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.

Cilantro-Serrano Pesto With Grilled Chicken and Penne

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