Grilled Chicken And Pesto Farfalle Recipe

Name: Grilled Chicken And Pesto Farfalle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided; Cooking spray; 20 ounces uncooked farfalle (bow tie pasta); 1 tablespoon butter; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk, divided; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 (3.5-ounce) jar commercial pesto (about 1/3 cup); 3/4 cup half-and-half; 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded fresh Parmesan cheese, divided; 4 cups halved grape tomatoes (about 2 pints); 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

Servings: persons

1 3/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
Cooking spray
20 ounces uncooked farfalle (bow tie pasta)
1 tablespoon butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (3.5-ounce) jar commercial pesto (about 1/3 cup)
3/4 cup half-and-half
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded fresh Parmesan cheese, divided
4 cups halved grape tomatoes (about 2 pints)
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

1
Prepare grill to medium-high heat.
2
Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 10 minutes or until done, turning after 6 minutes. Remove from grill; let stand 5 minutes. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch pieces; keep warm.
3
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain in colander over a bowl, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Place pasta in large bowl.
4
Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic to pan; cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Combine 1/2 cup milk and flour in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add milk mixture to pan, stirring constantly with a whisk. Stir in pesto. Gradually add remaining 1 cup milk and half-and-half, stirring constantly with a whisk. Cook 8 minutes or until sauce thickens, stirring frequently. Add 1/4 cup reserved cooking liquid, remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1 cup cheese; stir until cheese melts.
5
Add chicken and sauce to pasta, tossing well to coat. Add tomatoes and basil; toss gently. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Serve immediately.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, 1 teaspoon salt, divided, 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided, Cooking spray, and more.

Yes, Grilled Chicken And Pesto Farfalle 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.

Grilled Chicken And Pesto Farfalle

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