Chicken Pesto Linguine

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16-oz) pkg linguine
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes
  • 1 (6-oz) jar pesto
  • ¼ to ½ tsp crushed red pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, cut chicken into bite-size pieces; sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat 2 Tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; sauté 7 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned and done. Remove chicken from skillet.
  4. Add 1 Tbsp oil and tomatoes to hot drippings in skillet; cook 6 to 7 minutes or until tomatoes begin to soften and burst. Return chicken to skillet; stir in pesto and crushed red pepper. Cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring often.
  5. Toss together with hot pasta.

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