PASTA SANTA FE

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Provided by Pamela Johnson

Categories Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 12

3-4 grilled chicken breasts (i add seasonings for flavor)
1 pkg cooked pasta (your choice)
olive oil for saute
1 clove minced garlic
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
4-5 green onions, sliced
3/4 c chopped walnuts or pecans
1 each green, yellow, red peppers - thinly sliced length wise
1 large jalapeno pepper-finely chopped
1 8 oz. container of pesto sauce (or you can make your own)
parmesan cheese to taste
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Saute walnuts, onions, peppers, cilantro and garlic in olive oil...do not overcook...keep peppers a little firm. Salt and pepper to taste.
2. Put pasta in a large serving bowl or dish...toss with pesto sauce to coat evenly. Add sauteed ingredients and toss lightly. Cut grilled chicken into strips and place on top of tossed pasta....Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and coarse ground pepper.
3. Takes about 30 - 45 minutes from start to finish.
4. Add a Caesar salad and some warm garlic or cheese bread and you have a scrumptious meal! Oh yes....and don't forget the wine!