Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta is a delicious main meal based on a dish I tried on a recent visit to Brisbane. A delicious home made pesto sauce is combined with succulent chicken breast pieces and freshly chopped avocado. The combination is simply divine - give it a go!
1/2 Cup of Pine Nuts 3 Cloves of Garlic Salt 1/2 Cup of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (plus extra for oiling the fry pan) 60g of Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated) 1 Bunch of Basil Leaves (about 2 firmly packed Cups) 2 Chicken Breast Fillets (chopped into chunks) 2 Tablespoons of Cream 500g of Pasta (cooked as per packet directions)
OPTIONAL: 1/2 an Avocado (diced)
Preparation Time: About 10 minutes Cooking Time: About 15 minutes
SERVES 4
ALL MEASUREMENTS GIVEN ARE AUSTRALIAN STANDARD METRIC (Look up Google for a conversion chart if using Imperial)