Chicken Pesto Linguine Recipe
You'll love Chicken Pesto Linguine! Juicy, golden chicken pairs perfectly with al dente linguine and a flavorful homemade basil pesto that brings it all together. Simple yet satisfying, it’s a dish you can count on every time.
Ingredients
For the Pesto Linguine:
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- 1 ½ cups basil
- ½ cup grated parmigiano reggiano cheese
- Pinch salt
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb linguine
For the Chicken:
- 2 chicken breasts sliced in half widthwise
- ¼ cup grated parmigiano reggiano cheese plus more for serving
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Add pine nuts, basil, parmesan cheese, and salt to a food processor. Pulse until combined, then slowly add extra virgin olive oil while the food processor is running. Pulse until smooth.
- Combine grated parmigiano reggiano, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl. Season both sides of all chicken slices.
- Heat a large, steep skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and butter and sauté chicken for 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook linguine until al dente according to package directions. Remove from the water with tongs and place directly in the skillet.
- Add pesto and ¼ cup reserved pasta water to the linguine in the skillet. Toss quickly until combined, then top with chicken and Parmigiano reggiano and serve.
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