Chicken Pesto Pasta – The combination of freshly-made basil pesto, filling pasta, and tender chicken. Treat your family with this quick and tasty dinner!
2 cups fresh basil leaves packed
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese about 2 ounces
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts can sub for cashews or walnuts
2 large garlic cloves minced
1/4 teaspoon salt more to taste
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper more to taste
16 oz. spaghetti or your favorite pasta (1 package)
1 small rotisserie chicken
rated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and pine nuts to garnish