Pesto Pasta with Grilled Chicken
A scrumptious and simple pasta dish with grilled chicken and homemade pesto sauce
10m
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
4
Servings
Ingredients
12 oz spaghetti
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 cup basil leaves
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush chicken with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
Step 2
Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.
Step 3
In a food processor or blender, blend together basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, garlic, salt and black pepper until smooth.
Step 4
Add pesto sauce and sliced chicken to the cooked spaghetti and toss well to combine. Sprinkle with cherry tomato halves and serve immediately.