Goddess of Scrumptiousness Recipes

GARLIC CHICKEN, PESTO AND CHERRY TOMATOES PASTA

Ingredients:

Marinade:

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt (not table salt)

1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper

2 teaspoons salt-free garlic and herb seasoning

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

1 pound chicken breasts, sliced into strips

- Combine all the marinade ingredients. Place chicken strips in a ziploc bag and pour marinade mixture. Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes inside the fridge.

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250 grams spaghetti pasta, cooked al dente

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons garlic, minced

3 tablespoons prepared pesto

salt and cracked black pepper to taste

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Procedure:

1. Cook spaghetti pasta until al dente. Drain and toss in a little bit of olive oil. Set aside.

2. Place a large saute pan over medium heat. Add olive oil and saute the garlic until soft. Then add the marinated chicken strips and saute for 2-3 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

3. Add the pesto sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Add the spaghetti pasta into the pan and toss.

5. Before serving, add the cherry tomato halves and lightly toss with the pasta and chicken.

6. Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.

Buon Appetito!… Happy Eating! :)

Serves 3-4