Chicken Pesto Penne Pasta
SERVES: 4
INGREDIENTS
• 250g Casalare Penne
• 250-300g Chicken Fillet
• ¼C White Wine
PESTO
• 60g fresh Basil Leaves
• 30g Pine Nuts, toasted
• 1 large Garlic Clove
• 40g Parmesan Cheese
• 125ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Salt and Pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
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Salt and pepper chicken fillets both sides. In a frying pan, add white wine and cook chicken. Cool and cut into 3-4 cm strips or shred. Pour the leftover liquid over the chicken. Set aside.
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In a food processer, place basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic and parmesan, while it’s running slowly pour in the Olive Oil till all combined. Salt and pepper to taste. Transfer it into a small metal bowl and cool it in the fridge to keep the colour green.
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In a large pot (5 litres or more), boil 3-4 litres water and cook pasta as per directions. Rinse with warm running water and drain. In a large mixing bowl, first, toss chicken with ¼ pesto, add pasta, toss with the remaining pesto, salt and pepper to taste. Serve and enjoy!