Pesto Pasta with Grilled Chicken Recipe

By Woman's Day Kitchen from Woman's Day; May 5, 2009 | May 5, 2009
* Active Time: 8 minutes
* Total Time: 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

1 lb cavatappi or other pasta
12 oz chicken breast cutlets
Olive oil cooking spray
1⁄4 tsp each salt and pepper
1 tub (6 to 7 oz) cilantro or basil pesto
1 cup jarred roasted peppers (preferably red and yellow), drained, cut in strips
1 cup halved grape tomatoes

PREPARATION

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook as package directs, reserving about 1 cup of cooking water before draining.

2. Meanwhile, heat stovetop grill pan. Coat chicken with cooking spray and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill chicken 4 to 5 minutes, turning once, until cooked through.

3. Cut chicken into strips. Add to drained pasta along with pesto, peppers, tomatoes and about 1⁄2 cup pasta cooking water (or more if desired). Toss to mix and coat.