Cilantro Serrano Pesto With Grilled Chicken And Penne

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Recipe is from colavita olive oil. this will come in handy in mexico where it's impossible to find fresh basil! i can think of so many uses for the pesto . . .!!

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Steps

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Place cilantro and the next 6 ingredients in a food processor.

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Process until well blended.

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With processor on , slowly pour olive oil through the food chute: process until well blended.

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Place pesto in a large bowl , stir in vinegar and black pepper.

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Grill chicken.

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Heat outdoor grill or grill pan over medium heat.

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Coat chicken with olive oli.

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Season with salt and pepper.

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Grill chicken until done.

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Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.

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Add chicken , cooked pasta , and tomatoes to pesto.

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Toss to combine.

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Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.

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Ingredients

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fresh cilantro leaves, of fresh mint, parmesan cheese, white balsamic vinegar, fresh ground black pepper, boneless skinless chicken breast, olive oil, salt, pepper, penne pasta, cherry tomatoes