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Once the spiralized zucchini has time to soak up the herby pesto sauce, this chicken and pesto pasta makes particularly good leftovers. I made pesto earlier in day and used walnuts instead of pine nuts cause I had in my pantry. I also added the zest of the lemon I squeezed.
To get started with this particular recipe, we have to prepare a few components. You can have creamy walnut pesto linguine with chicken and zucchini using 9 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.
The ingredients needed to make Creamy Walnut Pesto Linguine with Chicken and Zucchini:
- Take 1/4 cup walnut halves
- Make ready 1 packed cup basil leaves
- Make ready 3 cloves garlic
- Prepare 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Make ready 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Get 4 chicken breast halves
- Prepare 2 zucchini, cut into 1/2 in slices and quartered
- Prepare 1 lb dry linguine
- Get 1/2 cup whipping cream
Walnut pesto is common along the Ligurian coast, where basil pesto also originated. I like to vary this sauce. Creamy Zucchini Pesto Pasta with Chicken Recipe. Last night there was just a slight chill in the air enough so that it was But back to the pasta.
Instructions to make Creamy Walnut Pesto Linguine with Chicken and Zucchini:
- Put a small pan on medium heat and add the walnuts. Let the nuts toast for 2 minutes, shaking the pan often to move them around. Add the nuts to a food processor along with the basil, garlic, parmesan and olive oil. Add a pinch of salt and pulse a dozen or so times until the pesto reaches a uniform and just slightly chunky consistency.
- Cover the chicken breasts between sheets of cling film or parchment paper. Use a kitchen mallet, rolling pin or small heavy pot to pound the breasts until they're 1/2 to 3/4 inch thickness.
- Add a splash of veg oil to a large pan on medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and sear them in the pan, about 4 to 5 minutes per side depending on thickness. Remove the chicken to a plate to rest and wipe the pan clean. You'll need it again shortly. Put a large pot of salted water on high heat for the pasta.
- Put the pan back on high heat and add a fresh splash of veg oil. Add the zucchini and fry until they start to caramelize and soften just a little, about 3 or 4 minutes. Season with salt and freshly cracked pepper. While you're cooking the zucchini, cook the linguine according to the package directions.
- Drag the cooked pasta from the pot to a large mixing bowl. Add 3 or 4 tablespoons of pesto as well as the cream, then toss to coat. If the pasta's too thick, add a ladle or so of the pasta cooking water. Plate the linguine, and top with the chicken breast and zucchini.
- Transfer any leftover pesto to a small container and top with a little extra virgin olive oil. Keep it in the fridge to be used again. Hint: it's amazing drizzled inside an omelette with a little cream cheese.
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