Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe

Ingredients:

• 250g pasta (your choice)
• 1 cup basil leaves
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup pine nuts
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
• Cherry tomatoes for garnish

Procedure:

1. Cook Pasta:

Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

2. Prepare Pesto Sauce:

In a food processor, combine basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and garlic. Pulse until finely chopped. With the processor running, slowly add the olive oil until the mixture forms a smooth sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

3. Combine Pasta and Pesto:

In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the pesto sauce until well coated.

4. Add Chicken:

Fold in the shredded cooked chicken to the pasta and pesto mixture.

5. Garnish:

Garnish with cherry tomatoes for a burst of freshness.

6. Serve:

Serve the Chicken Pesto Pasta warm. Optionally, sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese on top.