Say that three times fast, but first dig in. Pesto is one of those flavors that makes a dish sophisticated without needing to break out your entire pantry. The chicken adds the protein component to round out the dish.
1⁄2 box linguine pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 chicken breasts, cut in small cubes
1 onion, cut in half and sliced thinly
3 tablespoons pesto, homemade or store-bought (I have a recipe on my website for homemade pesto)
Pine nuts, to garnish
Fresh basil, to garnish
1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1⁄2 cup water from the pot and then drain. Set aside.
2. In a frying pan, heat oil over high heat.
Sear chicken about 2 minutes. Add onions and sauté about 5 more minutes.
3. Add linguine to the pan with the chicken and onions. Add reserved pasta water and the pesto. Mix well.
4. Garnish with pine nuts and basil.
Photo by Chay Berger
Ingredients sponsored by Gourmet Glatt Lakewood
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