Pesto Pasta with Chicken
Pesto Pasta with Chicken
cooking information
prep. time:
5 min
cook time:
12 min
serving information
serves:
4
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Classico® Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce and Spread
- 1/2 cup Prepared Italian-style salad dressing
- 4 Boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, about 4 oz. each
- 1 package (8 oz.) Fettuccine Pasta
Instructions
- In a plastic, resealable food storage bag, mix together salad dressing and 2 Tbsp. of Classico® Traditional Basil Pesto Pasta Sauce. Place chicken into a bag and turn until evenly coated. Close bag and marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour, or overnight if desired, turning occasionally.
- Preheat grill on medium heat. Remove chicken from refrigerator, discarding marinade and bag. Grill chicken for 8 to 12 minutes, or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F, turning occasionally. Allow to cool for 5 minutes and cut into thin slices.
- Meanwhile, cook according to package instructions and drain. Toss hot pasta with remaining 10 Tbsp. of Classico® Traditional Basil Pesto Pasta Sauce until evenly coated. Serve hot with sliced chicken.
Tips
If desired, add 1/2 cup of sliced olives or chopped roasted red peppers.