Pesto Pasta With Chicken Tenders, Shallots and Cherry Tomatoes

Pesto Pasta With Chicken Tenders, Shallots and Cherry Tomatoes

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Summer is the best time of year for simple meals with the biggest flavor payoff because there is such a wealth of fresh ingredients available. With a 4

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Cooking tools:

  • Food processor
  • Nonstick skillet
  • Skillet
  • Pot
  • Stove
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Spoon
  • Tongs
  • Plate
  • Aluminum foil
  • Kitchen towel

Ingredients

  • 1 lb penne pasta (or any other pasta)
  • 8 chicken tenders
  • 1 1/2 cups seasoned breadcrumbs (I use this recipe)
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 3 Tablespoons light olive oil, divided
  • 2 shallots, sliced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 – 1 cup pasta water
  • finely grated Parmesan cheese, to garnish, optional
  • 1 cup basil
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

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