Basil pesto chicken
August 26th, 2009

Photography by Mark O’Meara
Throw this tasty dish together for dinner tonight and you’ll have the entire family asking for more!
Ingredients (serves 2)
- 200g dried fettuccine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 single chicken breast fillets, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- 1 cup cream
- shaved parmesan, to serve
- basil leaves, to serve
Method
- Cook fettuccine according to the packet directions.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until brown.
- Add pesto, cream, salt and pepper to frying pan. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 5 minutes, or until sauce has thickened slightly.
- Drain pasta. Add to pesto mixture. Toss over low heat until well combined. Transfer to serving bowls. Top with parmesan and basil. Serve warm.
Source:taste.com.au
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