Name: Kale Pesto Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Kosher salt -; 1 lb. box dry pasta -; 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -; 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts -; 2 c. chopped kale -; 1 c. fresh basil, plus more for garnish -; 1/2 c. chopped walnuts -; 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil -; 2/3 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish -; 3 cloves garlic, minced -; Juice of 1 lemon -; 1 c. cherry tomatoes, halved -; 1 c. small fresh mozzarella balls -

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10 min.

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Ingredients for - Kale Pesto Chicken Pasta

1. Kosher salt -

2. 1 lb. box dry pasta -

3. 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -

4. 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts -

5. 2 c. chopped kale -

6. 1 c. fresh basil, plus more for garnish -

7. 1/2 c. chopped walnuts -

8. 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil -

9. 2/3 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish -

10. 3 cloves garlic, minced -

11. Juice of 1 lemon -

12. 1 c. cherry tomatoes, halved -

13. 1 c. small fresh mozzarella balls -

How to cook deliciously - Kale Pesto Chicken Pasta

1. Stage

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and return to pot.

2. Stage

In a grill pan (or a large skillet), heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper then add to skillet. Cook until golden and seared on both sides, about 8 minutes per side. Let rest for 10 minutes, then slice into 1/2" pieces.

3. Stage

Make pesto: Combine kale, basil, and walnuts in a food processor. Pulse until greens and nuts are finely chopped. Scrape down the sides, then add olive oil, Parmesan, garlic, and lemon juice and season with salt. Pulse until blended.

4. Stage

Pour pesto over pasta, then add tomatoes and mozzarella and toss until combined. Top with sliced chicken.

5. Stage

Serve with more basil and Parmesan.