A few grocery store shortcuts help get thischicken dinneron the table fast.
Store-bought pesto sauce ties the entire plate together.
Finish with a sprinkle ofParmesan cheeseand fresh basil.
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Drizzle the plate with a good-qualityextra virgin olive oilfor even more flavor.
What Pesto to Use?
Prepared pesto comes in both refrigerated and shelf-stable jarred versions.
If you have the option, go with the refrigerated product.
It has fresher flavor and a prettier bright-green color.
Ingredients
1(9-oz.
Add chicken; cook and stir 4 to 5 minutes or until no pink remains in chicken.
Add 4 tablespoons pesto; toss to coat.
Assemble and Serve
Drain pasta.
Return to pan; toss with remaining butter and pesto.
Serve with chicken mixture.
Sprinkle pasta with Parmesan cheese and ground black pepper.
Drizzle with olive oil and top with basil.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
