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Pesto Chicken

ItalianITmain
40 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup pesto paste
1/2 cup fresh green coriander
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup cream
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken fillets
2 cloves garlic paste
1/2 cup olives
2 chillies
8 oz pasta

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

1

Start by introducing the recipe and showing the pesto paste.

2

Mention that a good pesto sauce can be made at home with green coriander and olive oil.

3

Explain that walnuts can be used in the pesto, but pine nuts are expensive and difficult to find.

4

List the ingredients needed: olive oil, lemon juice, cherry tomatoes (or normal tomatoes), cream, mozzarella cheese, salt, pepper, and chicken.

5

Cut the chicken thinly and set it aside.

6

In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic paste, pesto paste, olives, salt, black pepper, and chillies for marinating the chicken.

7

Add lemon juice to the marinade and apply it to the chicken fillet, ensuring it's well coated.

8

Fold the chicken fillet and apply more sauce on top before placing it in a deep pan.

9

Heat the pan to 180 degrees Celsius and add olive oil before placing the rolled chicken in it.

10

Add any leftover marinade and chopped tomatoes to the pan.

11

Pour cream and additional pesto sauce over the chicken, followed by salt and black pepper.

12

Cover the pan and cook on normal flame for 5 to 60 minutes, checking the chicken periodically.

13

After 5 minutes, shake the pan to mix the ingredients and check the chicken's doneness.

14

Once the chicken is cooked, add cheese on top and cover again to melt the cheese.

15

Prepare noodles in a separate pan with olive oil and pesto sauce, tossing them with salt and black pepper.

16

Serve the chicken and noodles together, showcasing the melted cheese when cut.

Equipment Needed

deep panbowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-free
Local Name: Pollo al pesto

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