Chicken And Pesto Linguine

By Shelly-3

Ingredients

• INGREDIENTS
• 1 pound fresh linguine
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken tenders
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup red onions, sliced
• 3/4 cup Basil Pesto, recipe follows
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano reggiano
• Basil leaves for garnish

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1.Fill a large pot with salted water and cook the linguine according to package directions until nearly al dente. Remove 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking liquid and reserve. Drain pasta and set aside.
2.In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Season the chicken lightly with salt and pepper. When the oil is hot, add the chicken and cook for about 2 minutes. Add the onion and continue to cook until the onions are soft and the chicken is cooked through and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the pasta, pesto, reserved pasta cooking liquid and toss until heated through, about 3 minutes
3.In a skillet, toss the breadcrumbs until lightly browned and then add the Parmesan cheese. Remove from heat and set aside.
4.Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with Parmesan breadcrumbs and a sprig of fresh basil if desired.