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Jan 02, 2024

Basil Pesto Pasta with Chicken

Name: Basil Pesto Pasta with Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 5 Servings
Cuisine: Italian, Cajun
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts; 1 Tbsp. Freelance Spice Rub; 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil; 0 Kosher Salt; 1 lb Rigatoni, or your favorite noodle; 1 Bay Leaf; 0 Salt, for boiling water; 0 Shaved or Grated Parmesan; 2 Cups Fresh Basil, packed; 0.25 Cup Flat Leaf Parsley; 0.5 Cup Grated Parmesan Reggiano; 0.333 Cup Cashews or Pine Nuts; 1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper; 2 Garlic Cloves; 0.5 Cup Olive Oil; 0 Salt & Pepper to taste

by Lance Kramer

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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water and then drain.
Return the pasta to the pot. Add the basil pesto and toss to coat the pasta evenly, adding a bit of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if necessary. Save some of the pesto for garnish.

Cook Chicken

Pat the chicken breasts dry. Season chicken with Freelance Spice rub, or your choice of seasoning.
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice, crispy outer layer. Once cooked, set aside and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.

Assembly

Thinly slice the cooked chicken breasts.
Plate the pesto pasta and top with sliced chicken. Garnish with extra basil leaves and sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan Cheese.

Notes

Use high quality parmesan and olive oil!

Basil Pesto Pasta with Chicken

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