CHICKEN PESTO A LA LISA

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The true family-loved pasta dinner--fast and furious with flavor.

Provided by Lisa Jolley

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1 ½ cups chicken broth
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
¾ cup prepared basil pesto
¼ cup toasted pine nuts
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 (16 ounce) package fusilli pasta
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Soak sun dried tomatoes in chicken broth.
  • Cook chicken in oil with garlic in a large skillet over medium heat until done.
  • Stir cornstarch into a couple of tablespoons of chicken broth. Stir remaining chicken broth, sun dried tomatoes, pesto, pine nuts, and basil into the skillet with the chicken. Mix cornstarch mixture into the sauce, and cook until thickened. Add feta a few minutes before serving.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain. Serve sauce over pasta, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 701.9 calories, Carbohydrate 63.8 g, Cholesterol 96.6 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 49.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 749.8 mg, Sugar 4 g

Louis Campbell
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This is my new favorite chicken recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Avril Arrison
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Overall, I thought this dish was pretty good. It was easy to make and it tasted good. I would definitely make it again.


Okiria Gideon
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This dish was way too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.


M.A Mijan Akanda
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my chicken turned out dry and tough. I think I might have overcooked it.


Avuyile Melamane
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the pesto sauce, and they ate all of their broccoli.


Christie Holstein
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I've never made pesto before, but this recipe made it easy. The sauce was so good, I could eat it with a spoon!


Bazmeg Head
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I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Abigail Solomons
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great meal to make ahead of time.


Klevis Dako
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but this dish was surprisingly good. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the pesto sauce was creamy and delicious.


Alex Higgins
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This was the perfect weeknight meal. It was quick and easy to make, and it was a hit with the whole family.


Fawwaz Ahmed
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I would definitely make this dish again. It was easy to make and very tasty.


Haylie Rojas
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Overall, I thought this dish was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Obsinan Ibrahim
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the pesto sauce was delicious.


BASHAR Qasem
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This dish was a little bland for my taste. I think I would add some more garlic and maybe some red pepper flakes next time.


Dr.Sahra barkhadle
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I love the combination of chicken and pesto. This dish is always a hit when I serve it to guests.


Rita DiVenere
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This was an easy and delicious recipe. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pesto sauce was very flavorful.


Keke Bae
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pesto is so easy to make, and it really takes the chicken to the next level.


Rocky Mental
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This chicken pesto dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the pesto sauce was creamy and delicious. I served it over pasta, and it was a perfect meal.