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Edit 10-Minute Chicken Pesto Pasta Dinner
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This is an extremely quick and simple to cook with ingredients straight from your pantry. It's an Italian-style chicken pasta dinner that combines tender chunks of chicken breast with a silky pesto sauce and plenty of grated Parmesan. With only 10 minutes of cooking time, this dish is an absolute winner for busy nights!
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(12 ounces)
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(1/2 cup)
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Fresh. Grated
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(1 pound) (about 2 medium breast halves) sliced into 1 ½-inch chunks
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To taste
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such as pistachios, pine nuts, walnuts or almonds, preferably unsalted
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(1/3 cup) Grated
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Instructions
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Bring large pot of water to a boil. Salt the water generously (about 1 tablespoon kosher salt or 2 teaspoons table salt per quart).
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Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Reserve about ½ cup of the cooking water before draining the pasta.
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While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and ½ teaspoon salt. Cook until it’s cooked through no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add the garlic and red pepper to the pan, cooking just until the garlic smells good, about 30 seconds.
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Stir in the pesto and ¼ cup of the pasta water.
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Adjust the heat to low and add the cooked pasta and cheese to the pan, stirring to combine. If the sauce looks too thick, drizzle in a bit more pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
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Transfer the pasta to a serving bowl. Serve hot, with additional grated cheese alongside.
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