Fresh Fettuccine With Pulled Rotisserie Chicken Pesto And Roas Recipes

FRESH FETTUCCINE WITH PULLED ROTISSERIE CHICKEN, PESTO, AND ROAS

Steps:

• Put the pesto in a large bowl.
• Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
• Drain the pasta and reserve 1/3 cup of the pasta water.
• Whisk the pasta water into the pesto.
• While the pasta is cooking, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the garlic and cook, stiffing until soft and fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add the chicken, peppers, and olives and cook, stirring until hot, about 3 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Add the pasta and cheese to the pesto and toss and combine.
• Add the chicken mixture and combine.
• Divide the pasta among 4 bowls and serve immediately.
• Pass parmesan at the table.

CHICKEN FETTUCCINE WITH PESTO CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Place chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap. With a meat mallet or heavy skillet, pound chicken to an even 3/4-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
• Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet; cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Slice each piece across the grain into 4 or 5 strips; cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water. Drain pasta and return to pot.
• In a small saucepan, heat pesto over low until liquefied. Stir in cream; heat until warm. Toss pasta with reserved cooking water and half the sauce. Divide among shallow bowls; top with chicken. Drizzle with remaining sauce.