Chicken Pesto Pasta

• 1 garlic clove
• 1 bunch basil
• 4 3/4 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
• 4 3/4 tablespoons Parmesan grated
• 6 3/4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/8 pounds penne pasta
• 7/8 pound chicken breast diced
• 1 lemon
• 2 1/4 cups cherry tomatoes

1. Place garlic, basil, pine nuts and Parmesan into a food processor and puree for 1-2 mins. Slowly stream in oil until thick. Add a little more oil, if necessary. Season and set aside.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
3. Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan, add chicken and saute for 3-5 mins until browned and lightly golden. Add lemon juice and cherry tomatoes and cook until tomatoes burst and chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat, add pesto and toss with pasta. Garnish with reserved basil leaves.

garlic, basil, nuts, parmesan grated, olive oil, penne pasta, chicken, lemon, cherry tomatoes

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Chicken-Pesto-Pasta-1411525 (may not work)