1 C + 3 C cherry tomatoes, quartered
3/4 C chopped basil, plus more for garnish
1/3 C + 3 T natural almonds, toasted
3 1/2 T (plus more for drizzling on pasta) of The Olive Bin's Garlic Olive Oil
2 T of The Olive Bin's Basil Olive Oil
1 garlic clove
2 T yeast, optional
Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1 (12 oz) pkg pasta of choice (such as tricolor rotini or bowtie), cooked and drained
3 C chopped cooked rotisserie chicken
Tomato-Basil Pesto with Roasted Chicken
Ingredients
Number Of Servings: 6
Directions
- For pesto, in a food processor, combine 1 C tomatoes, 1 C basil, 1/3 C almonds, olive oils, garlic, and, if desired, yeast. Cover and process until smooth. Add remaining almonds and pulse until mixture is coarsely chopped. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, pesto, chicken, and remaining tomatoes. Drizzle with additional olive oil. If desired, carnish with additional basil.
Additional Info
Adapted from Hy-Vee "seasons" recipe
