Chicken Fettuccine With Pesto Cream Sauce |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Quick and easy for a weeknight meal. Ingredients:
2 chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless |
salt |
fresh ground pepper |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
8 ounces fettuccine |
1/2 cup prepared pesto sauce |
1/4 cup heavy cream |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta and return to the pot.
4. 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.
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