Carrot Top Pesto Pasta with Juicy Chicken with Organic Valley

Carrot Top Pesto Pasta with Juicy Chicken with Organic Valley

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Bright, herbaceous, and packed with flavor, this recipe is a delicious way to use every part of the carrot while creating a vibrant, nutrient-rich dish. The savory, slightly earthy pesto pairs...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup loosely packed carrot tops, tough stems removed
  • 1 ½ cups fresh basil, large stems removed
  • ⅓ cup toasted pine nuts
  • ¾ cup Organic Valley® Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup water, or more as needed
  • 1 pound penne pasta (or rotini, farfalle, etc.)
  • 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Organic Valley® Unsalted Butter
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 cup carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

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