CHICKEN PECAN PESTO PASTA

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Categories     Chicken     Pasta     Fry     Quick & Easy

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

CHICKEN AND PASTA
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces.
4 cups cooked penne or rotini pasta
2 tbsp. hot sauce
1 tbsp. artichoke marinade (see below)
PECAN PESTO
1/2 cup toasted pecan pieces
1 cup fresh parsley or a mixture of parsley, basil and cilantro
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese.
1/2 cup vegetable oil
salt and pepper
VEGETABLES
1 roasted red pepper, sliced in long strips
1 340 ml marinated artichoke hearts (reserve 1 tbsp. marinade for chicken)
3 sun-dried tomatoes cut up

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm. Drain, return to pot and cover. Meanwhile, spread pecans on a cookie sheet and place in a 350 F. oven or 5 minutes. In food processor combine pecans,fresh herbs, garlic and cheese. Process until finely chopped, about 1 minute. With machine running, slowly add oil; process for 30 seconds more, adding salt and pepper to taste. In a large skillet,heat artichoke marinade over medium high heat. Add chicken and hot sauce and stir to coat. Cook, stirring often, until nicely browned. Add roasted red pepper strips and artichoke hearts. Add pesto to pasta, and gently stir in chicken and vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Maxwell Precious
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish.


Buge Yasin
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This pasta dish is delicious! The pesto sauce is flavorful and creamy, and the chicken and pecans add a nice touch of protein and crunch.


Bossassbitch
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I love the combination of chicken, pecans, and pesto in this pasta dish. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


waqar ali s
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a delicious and easy meal to make on a busy weeknight.


Kany teenage
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish.


maharahmad
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The pesto sauce is flavorful and creamy, and the chicken and pecans add a nice touch of protein and crunch.


Mohammed Al Barazenjey
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I love this pasta dish! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Ndoni
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This pasta dish is delicious! The pesto sauce is flavorful and creamy, and the chicken and pecans add a nice touch of protein and crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Only Jutt
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I've made this pasta dish several times now, and it's always a favorite. The pesto sauce is so flavorful and creamy, and the chicken and pecans add a nice touch of protein and crunch.


Mbah Willibroad
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This pasta was a hit with my family! The kids loved the creamy pesto sauce, and the adults enjoyed the flavorful chicken and pecans. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Elizabeth Mwila
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I love the combination of chicken, pecans, and pesto in this pasta dish. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it's also a delicious and easy meal to make on a busy weeknight.


Ntlale Mokoena
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This chicken pecan pesto pasta is a winner! The flavors and textures are a perfect match, and the dish is easy to make. I will definitely be making this again!