Linguine with Chicken and Spicy Pesto Sauce Recipe

Name: Linguine with Chicken and Spicy Pesto Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/3-inch-wide strips; 3 green onions, thinly sliced; 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 teaspoons minced seeded jalapeno; 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; 1/2 cup purchased pesto; 12 ounces linguine; Additional chopped fresh cilantro; Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/3-inch-wide strips
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced seeded jalapeno
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1/2 cup purchased pesto
12 ounces linguine
Additional chopped fresh cilantro
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1
Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Season chicken with salt and pepper.
3
Add chicken to skillet and saute until cooked through and beginning to brown, about 3 minutes.
4
Using slotted spoon, transfer chicken to bowl.
5
Add green onions, 1/3 cup cilantro, pecans, garlic, jalapeno and dried red pepper to same skillet.
6
Saute until green onions wilt, about 2 minutes.
7
Add pesto, chicken and any accumulated juices; stir to blend.
8
Remove from heat.
9
Meanwhile, cook linguine in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite.
10
Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid.
11
Bring sauce to simmer.
12
Add linguine and reserved cooking liquid to sauce and toss to coat.
13
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
14
Transfer to large bowl.
15
Sprinkle with additional cilantro.
16
Serve, passing Parmesan separately.

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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: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 pound skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/3-inch-wide strips, 3 green onions, thinly sliced, 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and more.

Yes, Linguine with Chicken and Spicy Pesto Sauce 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.

Linguine with Chicken and Spicy Pesto Sauce

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