Cilantro Pesto Pasta with Chicken - Wheat Foods Council

Name: Cilantro Pesto Pasta with Chicken - Wheat Foods Council
Ingredients: Cilantro Pistachio Pesto (makes ¾ cup); 1 bunch fresh cilantro (about 2 cups); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ½ cup salted pistachios, toasted, divided; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1 (13.25 ounce) box whole-wheat rotini or penne pasta; 2 cups shredded or chopped cooked white meat chicken (cooked leftovers or rotisserie chicken are options); 1½ cups grape tomatoes, halved

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Cilantro Pesto Pasta with Chicken features whole-wheat pasta, fresh cilantro, and toasted pistachios for a flavorful and nutritious meal. Perfect for a summer dinner or salad.

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Ingredients

Cilantro Pistachio Pesto (makes ¾ cup)
1 bunch fresh cilantro (about 2 cups)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ cup salted pistachios, toasted, divided
¼ teaspoon salt
1/3 cup olive oil
1 (13.25 ounce) box whole-wheat rotini or penne pasta
2 cups shredded or chopped cooked white meat chicken (cooked leftovers or rotisserie chicken are options)
1½ cups grape tomatoes, halved