Cilantro-Serrano Pesto With Grilled Chicken and Pen

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.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cilantro-Serrano Pesto With Grilled Chicken and Penne

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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