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Grilled Chicken Penne Pesto
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
| 1 |
box |
(8 ounce) penne pasta, cooked, and drained
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| 1/2 |
cup |
mayonnaise
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| 1/2 |
cup |
freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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| 1/4 |
cup |
walnuts or pinenuts
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| 1 |
clove |
garlic, minced
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salt and pepper
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| 1 |
cup |
firmly packed fresh spinach leaves
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| 1/2 |
package |
(5 ounces) frozen spinach, thawed, undrained
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| 3/4 |
pound |
boneless, skinless chicken breasts, grilled, sliced or a rotisserie chicken skin removed and sliced
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Directions:
Prepare pasta per directions on package; set aside and keep warm.
In food processor or blender combine mayonnaise, cheese, walnuts, garlic and salt and pepper to taste. Cover and process until smooth.
Add fresh and frozen spinach and blend until finely chopped. Pour spinach mixture over hot penne and grilled chicken; toss to coat.
Adapted from a recipe by Natalie Haughton
Please note that some ingredients and brands may not be available in every store.
Stelmacki's Recipes
https://www.stelmackis.com/Recipes/Detail/3976/Grilled_Chicken_Penne_Pesto