FRESH FETTUCCINE WITH PULLED ROTISSIERE CHICKEN, PESTO, AND ROASTED PEPPERS

Fresh Fettuccine with Pulled Rotissiere Chicken, Pesto, and Roasted Peppers image

Provided by Food Network

Time 18m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 cup basil pesto
9-ounce package fresh fettuccine
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups pulled cooked chicken meat
2 cups sliced roasted red bell peppers
1/2 cup pitted olives, halved lengthwise
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for the table

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, stirring 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 to combine. Add the chicken mixture and combine. Divide the pasta among 4 bowls and serve immediately. Pass Parmesan at the table.