{"id":21850,"date":"2015-09-27T12:08:40","date_gmt":"2015-09-27T16:08:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/?p=21850"},"modified":"2021-05-03T21:27:17","modified_gmt":"2021-05-04T01:27:17","slug":"ground-chicken-pesto-pasta-pesto-pasta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/ground-chicken-pesto-pasta-pesto-pasta\/","title":{"rendered":"Ground Chicken Pesto Pasta- Pesto Pasta"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21853\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/chicken-pesto-pasta1.jpg\" alt=\"chicken-pesto-pasta\" width=\"475\" height=\"713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/chicken-pesto-pasta1.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/chicken-pesto-pasta1-133x200.jpg 133w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Chicken pesto pasta, a delicious one pot meal&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Hope everyone had a wonderful Eid with family and friends. I attended an Eid potluck party hosted by a dear friend and had a great time. I took two of my favorite dishes: Pistachio Saffron pudding and Chicken pesto pasta. The pudding was a huge hit, everyone loved it.<\/p>\n<p>This chicken pesto pasta is a delicious one pot meal that can be made effortlessly and is perfect to take for potluck parties. I have to tell you that this is one dish that I make quite often as I am a pesto freak and can be served for lunch or dinner and great for taking to work.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eid Desserts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21854\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/eid-party.jpg\" alt=\"eid party\" width=\"475\" height=\"356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/eid-party.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/eid-party-267x200.jpg 267w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/eid-party-102x75.jpg 102w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/eid-party-210x158.jpg 210w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/eid-party-390x293.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/pistachio-saffron-pudding-easy-pista-pudding-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recipe for making Pistachio Saffron Pudding, click here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21855\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/pista-pudding.jpg\" alt=\"pista pudding\" width=\"475\" height=\"633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/pista-pudding.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/pista-pudding-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/how-to-make-easy-basil-pesto-basil-pesto-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recipe for making Basil Pesto, click here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21858\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/pesto-recipe.jpg\" alt=\"pesto-recipe\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/pesto-recipe.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/pesto-recipe-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/pesto-recipe-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21852\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/chicken-pesto-pasta.jpg\" alt=\"chicken pesto pasta\" width=\"475\" height=\"713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/chicken-pesto-pasta.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/chicken-pesto-pasta-133x200.jpg 133w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"easyrecipe mceNonEditable\" data-rating=\"0\"> \t<link itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/chicken-pesto-pasta-475x200.jpg\" \/>\n<div class=\"item ERName\">Ground Chicken Pesto Pasta- Pesto Pasta<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERClear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\"><span class=\"xlate\">Recipe Type<\/span>: <span class=\"type\">Main<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Cuisine: <span class=\"cuisine\">Italian<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Author: <span class=\"author\">Thasneen<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Cook time: <time itemprop=\"cookTime\" datetime=\"PT40M\">40 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Total time: <time itemprop=\"totalTime\" datetime=\"PT40M\">40 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Serves: <span class=\"yield\">8 People<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERIngredients\">\n<div class=\"ERIngredientsHeader\">Ingredients<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ingredients\">\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Oil- 3 tbsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Onion, chopped- 2<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Ground chicken or beef- 2 lbs or 1 Kg (Or add cubed boneless chicken breast)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Red pepper, diced- 1<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Green pepper, diced- 2<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Tomatoes, chopped- 2<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Basil Pesto- 1 1\/2 cups (homemade or store-bought)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Tomato sauce- 2 cups<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Ground pepper- 2 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Salt- to taste<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Parmesan Cheese- to garnish while serving<\/li>\n<li class=\"ERSeparator\">[b]For cooking Pasta[\/b]<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Pasta, Rotini or Penne- 4 to 5 cups (or 1 Kg)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Water- enough to cook pasta<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Salt- a few pinches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERInstructions\">\n<div class=\"ERInstructionsHeader\">Instructions<\/div>\n<div class=\"instructions\">\n<div class=\"ERSeparator\">[b]Cooking pasta[\/b]<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Fill up 3\/4 of a large pot with water, heat the water and let come to a rolling boil.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Season with salt and add the pasta. Cook till pasta turns al dente. Do not over cook the pasta.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Drain the water and keep aside the pasta.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Drizzle 1 tsp oil over the pasta, combine well to avoid the pasta from sticking together.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"ERSeparator\">[b]Making the chicken or beef pesto sauce[\/b]<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Place a large wide non-stick cooking pan over medium heat, add oil.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add onions, season with salt. Saute till light golden in color.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add ground chicken or beef, break the meat using a wooden spoon to remove any lumps.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Or add cubed boneless chicken breast or thighs.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Season with 1 tsp ground pepper.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Cover the pan with its lid, cook till the meat has cooked through.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add red pepper, green pepper and tomatoes, cook covered till veggies turn tender.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add the basil pesto, combine well.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add tomato sauce; season with 1 tsp ground pepper and more salt if needed.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Cook covered for a few minutes till the sauce just starts to thicken.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add the cooked pasta, combine well into the sauce.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Remove the pan from the heat, keep covered for sometime.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Serve in bowls, sprinkle some parmesan cheese.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Enjoy this delicious chicken pesto pasta.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNutrition\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"endeasyrecipe\" style=\"display: none;\">3.5.3251<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chicken pesto pasta, a delicious one pot meal&#8230; Hope everyone had a wonderful Eid with family and friends. I attended an Eid potluck party hosted by a dear friend and had a great time. I took two of my favorite dishes: Pistachio Saffron pudding and Chicken pesto pasta. The pudding was a huge hit, everyone &hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":21852,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[424,91,529,652,85],"tags":[151,653],"class_list":["post-21850","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-italian-by-cuisine","category-main-dish-for-lunch-or-dinner","category-pasta-by-ingredient","category-pesto","category-quick-fix-meals","tag-pasta","tag-pesto-2","course-main","cuisine-italian-2"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21850","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21850"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21850\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21852"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21850"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21850"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21850"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}