Grilled Chicken Penne Pesto

Yield:
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

  1. 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  2. 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  3. 1/4 cup walnuts or pinenuts
  4. 1 clove garlic, minced
  5. salt and pepper
  6. 1 cup firmly packed fresh spinach leaves
  7. 1/2 package (5 ounces) frozen spinach, thawed, undrained
  8. 1 box (8 ounce) penne pasta, cooked, and drained
  9. 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, grilled, sliced or a rotisserie chicken skin removed and sliced
Directions:

Prepare pasta per directions on package; set aside and keep warm.

In food processor or blender combine mayonnaise, cheese, walnuts, garlic and salt and pepper to taste. Cover and process until smooth.

Add fresh and frozen spinach and blend until finely chopped. Pour spinach mixture over hot penne and grilled chicken; toss to coat.

Adapted from a recipe by Natalie Haughton


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