Cps Chicken Fettuccine With Pesto Cream Sauce Recipes

CHICKEN FETTUCCINE WITH PESTO CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Place chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap. With a meat mallet or heavy skillet, pound chicken to an even 3/4-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
• Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet; cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Slice each piece across the grain into 4 or 5 strips; cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water. Drain pasta and return to pot.
• In a small saucepan, heat pesto over low until liquefied. Stir in cream; heat until warm. Toss pasta with reserved cooking water and half the sauce. Divide among shallow bowls; top with chicken. Drizzle with remaining sauce.

CREAMY CHICKEN PESTO FETTUCCINE

Steps:

• Lightly toast the pine nuts in a pan (3-4 minutes), remove from heat and crush with the flat of a knife.
• Cook the fettuccine in boiling water according to the instructions on the pack (approx 11 minutes).
• While the fettuccine is cooking, roughly chop the baby spinach leaves. Shred or chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
• Add pesto and cream to a jar and shake to mix well.
• When the fettuccine is cooked, drain and return to the pot.
• Add the creamy pesto sauce, the chicken and chopped baby spinach to the fettuccine. Mix well.
• Serve topped with crushed pinenuts.

CHICKEN FETTUCCINE IN PESTO CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for cooking the pasta later.
• Chop chicken slices into ½ in. (1 cm) pieces. In large saucepan, combine the chicken, whipping cream and sundried tomatoes; bring to a gentle simmer, stirring. Mix in the pesto; turn off heat.
• Meanwhile, cook the fettuccine according to package directions. Stir 1/4 cup (60 mL) of the pasta water (or plain water) into the chicken and cream sauce. Drain pasta; add to sauce, mixing gently to coat.
• Plate the pasta mixture (if desired, twist the fettuccine into stacks). Top each dish with a spoonful (1/4 cup/60 mL) ricotta cheese. Drizzle ricotta with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with basil leaves. Serve and enjoy!

CHICKEN WITH PESTO CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Spray skillet with cooking spray. Season chicken with salt and black pepper, as desired. Cook chicken over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes, until no longer pink in center. Remove from pan; set aside. 2. Cook bell pepper in skillet 3 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Return chicken to skillet. 3. Stir pesto into skillet. Add wine and cream. Cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring occasionally. 4. Add pasta; stir. Toss pasta with chicken and bell peppers. Serve warm, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

PHENOMENAL CHICKEN AND PASTA IN CREAMY PESTO SAUCE

Steps:

• Place basil, garlic, Parmesan, pine nuts, and tomato in a food processor. Gradually add olive oil, while pulsing, until mixture is smooth and creamy.
• In a bowl, stir together chicken broth, 1 cup white wine, dried basil, oregano, and minced garlic. Stir in chicken pieces.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook until just al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Set aside.
• Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions, and sprinkle with sugar. Cook until the onions are soft and translucent. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and pine nuts, and cook about 3 minutes. Stir in chicken and marinade. Stir in 1/2 cup white wine. Simmer chicken pieces, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
• Add pasta and pesto to the skillet. Stir in cream, and cook until the sauce is thickened. Adjust salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, and serve with freshly grated Parmesan.

CHICKEN FETTUCCINE WITH PESTO CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Place the chicken breast between tow pieces of plastic wrap. Pound chicken with a meat mallet to an even 3/4-inch thickness. Season them with salt and pepper.
• Heat the oil in a skillet; cook the chicken 3-4 minutes on each side. Slice each breast across the grain into 4 or 5 strips. Keep warm.
• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta and return to the pot.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan heat pesto sauce over low heat until warm. Stir in cream. Pour over hot pasta and toss. Add chicken, toss gently and serve.