Spinach Pesto Pasta with Chicken Recipe

Name: Spinach Pesto Pasta with Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: coarse salt; 1 bunch spinach, tough stems removed; 1 cup packed Fresh Basil leaves; 3 tablespoons pine nuts; 1 garlic clove, peeled; fine sea salt; 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pound strozzapreti (or other short pasta); 2 1/2 cups roasted chicken, finely shredded, at room temperature; good quality extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling; 2 ounces ricotta salata cheese, very thinly sliced

Servings: persons

coarse salt
1 bunch spinach, tough stems removed
1 cup packed Fresh Basil leaves
3 tablespoons pine nuts
1 garlic clove, peeled
fine sea salt
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound strozzapreti (or other short pasta)
2 1/2 cups roasted chicken, finely shredded, at room temperature
good quality extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
2 ounces ricotta salata cheese, very thinly sliced

1
Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil.
2
In a food processor, combine the spinach, basil, pine nuts, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt.
3
With the machine running, add the oil in a slow and steady stream; pulsing until smooth.
4
Cook the pasta in the boiling water until al dente.
5
Reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid, drain the pasta, then add it back to the pot off the heat.
6
Immediately add the pesto and chicken, and stir to combine thoroughly.
7
Moisten with 2 tablespoons of the pasta cooking liquid, or more, if desired.
8
Serve immediately, drizzled with a touch of good oil and topped with the cheese and extra salt to taste.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: coarse salt, 1 bunch spinach, tough stems removed, 1 cup packed Fresh Basil leaves, 3 tablespoons pine nuts, and more.

Yes, Spinach Pesto Pasta with Chicken 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.

Spinach Pesto Pasta with Chicken

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