CREAMY PESTO SHRIMP/ OR CHICKEN

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The Keno girls have played monthly for 15 years and each one of us takes our turn hosting. We prepare a special meal and dessert and a spend a fun evening together. This is another meal Laura served and it was so delicious and different.

Provided by Carols Kitchen

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb linguine
1/2 cup butter
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/3 cup pesto sauce
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (or diced chicken breast)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  • Add linguine pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Stir in cream, and season with pepper.
  • Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Stir Parmesan cheese into cream sauce, stirring until thoroughly mixed.
  • Blend in the pesto, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until thickened.
  • Stir in the shrimp, and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes.
  • (or add cooked, diced chicken breast).
  • Serve over the hot linguine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 632.9, Fat 39, SaturatedFat 23.5, Cholesterol 209.4, Sodium 382.5, Carbohydrate 45.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.2, Protein 25.1

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