Lemony Pesto Chicken tossed with Quinoa Fusilli

Lemony Pesto Chicken tossed with Quinoa Fusilli

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Almost everyone is familiar with Pesto alla Genovese, the green garlic-and-basil sauce that's one of the symbols of Italian cuisine.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast(s)
  • 1/2 lb quinoa fusili pasta, dry
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice, fresh
  • 1 tsp lemon peel, fresh
  • 1/4 cup pesto, prepared
  • 1/4 tsp hot red chili pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 cup basil leaves, fresh
  • 1/4 cup Asiago cheese, fresh, shredded
  • 12 basil leaves, fresh (optional garnish)

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