Chicken with Pistachio-Parsley Pesto
- 1 (1-pound) box fusilli
- 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium chicken broth, and more if needed
- 1 pound cubed chicken
- 1 packed cup fresh parsley leaves
- 2 tablespoons roasted pistachio nuts
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
- Cook fusilli according to package directions.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the broth in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook 5 minutes, until golden brown on all sides.
- Meanwhile, in a blender, combine parsley, remaining broth, pistachio nuts, and garlic.
- Process until smooth, adding more broth, if necessary, to create a sauce-like consistency.
- Add sauce to chicken in skillet and cook 1 minute to heat through.
- Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.
- Serve immediately.
fusilli, chicken broth, chicken, parsley, nuts, garlic, salt, ground black pepper
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/robin-miller/chicken-with-pistachio-parsley-pesto-recipe.html (may not work)