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Grilled Chicken and Penne with Walnut Pesto Sauce

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Cuisine: AmericanMain Ingredient: Chicken

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Servings          
Original recipe makes 2
1 tbGrated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cWalnut pieces
1 tsgarlic; chopped
1 tsGrated Parmesan cheese
2 6-ozboneless chicken
1 tsExtra Virgin Olive Oil
2 cpenne; Pre-cooked (al dente)
3/4 cbasil leaves; Pre-washed
salt and pepper; to taste
1/2 ctomato; Diced
1/2 cExtra Virgin Olive Oil

Grilled Chicken and Penne with Walnut Pesto Sauce Preparation

Toast the walnut pieces in a 350? oven for 8 minutes or until brown. Place in a blender with the basil, cheese, garlic, olive oil and salt and pepper. Turn on the blender and process until you have a smooth paste. Take the brush and lightly coat the chicken with a little pesto. Place it on a pre-heated grill and cook for 6 minutes. Turn over and cook for an additional 4 minutes. Place the skillet over moderate heat, add the pasta, spoon the remaining pesto and toss well. Spoon the hot pasta on two pre-heated serving plate, slice chicken breasts and fan over top. Drizzle 1 tsp olive oil and 1 tsp Parmesan cheese over each plate. Garnish with a fresh basil sprig and serve. Recipe by: Colavita and California Walnuts Posted to EAT-L Digest by The Taillons on Nov 29, 1997

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Calories Per Serving: 1572
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Tags

  1. Walnuts
  2. Cheese
  3. Parmes
  4. Chicken
  5. Basil
  6. Olive oil
  7. Garlic
  8. Parmesan
  9. Tomato
  10. Grill

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