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ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND AVOCADO PESTO



Angel Hair Pasta with Chicken and Avocado Pesto image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup olive oil, plus more to coat the skillet
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pound angel hair pasta
1 large bunch fresh basil leaves (about 3 ounces)
1/2 cup walnuts
2 ripe avocados, pitted and peeled
1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
4 cloves garlic

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add enough olive oil to coat the skillet. Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown on one side, 8 to10 minutes; flip and cook until cooked through and no longer pink, about 5 minutes more. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into strips.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
  • Meanwhile, in a food processor, blend together the basil, walnuts, avocados, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Drain the pasta into a colander. Transfer it to a large serving platter or bowl and toss with the pesto. Top with the sliced chicken. Serve immediately.

CHICKEN IN CREAMY AVOCADO SAUCE



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Make and share this Chicken in Creamy Avocado Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mia.sarx

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 17m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 whole chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (8 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1/3 cup sour cream
1 avocado, ripe, peeled, seeded, and diced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Pound chicken to 1/2 inch thickness.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet.
  • Sprinkle chicken with cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper.
  • Place chicken and garlic in skillet and cook over medium-high heat, 2 minutes per side.
  • Add tomatoes; cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to serving platter; keep warm.
  • Cook juices in skillet over high heat until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low; stir in sour cream, avocado, and cilantro until well blended.
  • Pour over chicken.
  • Serve over hot cooked linguine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.3, Fat 28.5, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 101.2, Sodium 533.1, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 3.1, Protein 32.7

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