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Chicken Pesto a la Lisa

SUBMITTED BY: Lisa Jolley PHOTO BY: Allrecipes

"The true family-loved pasta dinner--fast and furious with flavor."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup prepared basil pesto
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 (16 ounce) package fusilli pasta
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. Soak sun dried tomatoes in chicken broth.
  2. Cook chicken in oil with garlic in a large skillet over medium heat until done.
  3. Stir cornstarch into a couple of tablespoons of chicken broth. Stir remaining chicken broth, sun dried tomatoes, pesto, pine nuts, and basil into the skillet with the chicken. Mix cornstarch mixture into the sauce, and cook until thickened. Add feta a few minutes before serving.
  4. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain. Serve sauce over pasta, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2003 by GINNYG
This turned out fantastic. My husband raved!. Next time I might try adding a little more... MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2003 by BARBIE0492
This was pretty good but not my favorite. Maybe I did something wrong but I had to add a lot... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2003 by CHRISWINTERS
Of all the recipes that I've tried on allrecipes.com, this one has to rate as the tastiest. ... MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2003 by SVPORTER
This was excellent. I am eating the leftovers for lunch right now. I think next time I will... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2003 by JAIMEEW
I've tried this recipe several times now and it turns out great every time. Try this recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2006 by DRAGONFLYWINGS2201
Sorry, I haven't actually tried this one. I was rating another one and accidently clicked on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by schmerna
This is a yummy recipe. I've made it with regular pesto and sun-dried tomato pesto with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 22, 2003 by SCORNELI
This recipe was great. I am a vegetarian and my boyfriend isn't so I divided it up in half... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2007 by LADYJAYPEE
This was very good. I used only 3 chicken breasts, half the amount of pasta called for, but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2005 by Amy C