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Cilantro-Serrano Pesto With Grilled Chicken And Penne

Cilantro-Serrano Pesto With Grilled Chicken And Penne is built on Cilantro, Mint Leaves, Cotija Cheese, Pecan Halves Toasted, and Kosher Salt. Serves 6. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 3 tbsp
• 1 tsp
• 2 clove
• 1
• 2 tbsp
• 2 tsp
• 1/8 tsp
• 3/4 lb
• 6 cup
• 2 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Place cilantro and next 6 ingredients (through chile pepper) in food processor; process unti well blended.

2. 2

   With processor on, slowly pour oil through food chute: process until well blended.

3. 3

   Place pesto in a large bowl; stir in vinegar and black pepper.

4. 4

   Heat a grill pan over medium hight heat.

5. 5

   Coat chicken with cooking spray.

6. 6

   Add chicken to pan; cook 5 minutes oneach side or until done.

7. 7

   Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.

8. 8

   Add chicken, pasta, and tomatoes to pesto; toss to combine.