Pesto Pasta With Chicken And Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Pesto Pasta With Chicken And Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked fusilli or rotini (corkscrew pasta); 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 3 cups fresh basil leaves; 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided; 1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 3 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 4 cups cherry tomatoes; Cooking spray; 1.3 ounces finely grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (about 1/3 cup), divided

Servings: persons

8 ounces uncooked fusilli or rotini (corkscrew pasta)
2 garlic cloves, peeled
3 cups fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided
1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
3 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
4 cups cherry tomatoes
Cooking spray
1.3 ounces finely grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (about 1/3 cup), divided

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Preheat grill to high heat.
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Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain. Place in a large bowl, and keep warm.
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Place garlic in food processor; process until minced. Add basil and next 4 ingredients (through pepper). With processor on, slowly pour oil through food chute; process until smooth.
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Brush 1 tablespoon vinegar over onion slices; brush remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar over chicken. Place 2 cups tomatoes in center of each of 2 (24- x 12-inch) pieces of foil. Fold foil over tomatoes; tightly seal edges.
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Place chicken, onion, and foil pouches on grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill chicken, onion, and foil pouches 15 minutes or until onion is tender and tomatoes pop, turning all after 5 minutes. Remove onion and foil pouches from grill; turn chicken over, and cook an additional 5 minutes or until done. Let chicken stand 5 minutes. Chop onion; cut chicken into into 1/4-inch slices. Add pesto, tomatoes, chicken, and onion to pasta; toss well. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese; toss gently. Sprinkle remaining cheese evenly over servings. Serve immediately.
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512

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces uncooked fusilli or rotini (corkscrew pasta), 2 garlic cloves, peeled, 3 cups fresh basil leaves, 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted, and more.

Yes, Pesto Pasta With Chicken And Tomatoes 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.

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Pesto Pasta With Chicken And Tomatoes

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