tenspeed
Executive Chef
Chicken Thighs in Pesto Cream Sauce
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs, each cut into 3 or 4 strips
2 or 3 strips bacon, diced
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 to 3/4 cup half and half
healthy dollop of pesto (heaping tablespoon or two)
Saute bacon for a minute or two, then add olive oil and chicken thighs. Saute until done, about 10 minutes. Remove from pan and keep warm.
Saute onion and garlic until soft. Deglaze pan with white wine. Add half and half and pesto, simmer for a couple of minutes. Return chicken and bacon to pan, simmer for another minute or two. Toss with cooked pasta of your choice. My wife prefers TJ's spinach linguine over the penne that I have made it with.
I haven't done it, but I think some roast red pepper strips would make a good addition. I'll probably do this the next time.
This dinner was inspired by a meal I had at a restaurant a year or two ago. They used chicken breast strips and prosciutto (and I can't remember if there was anything else), but this version has a lot stronger flavor.
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs, each cut into 3 or 4 strips
2 or 3 strips bacon, diced
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 to 3/4 cup half and half
healthy dollop of pesto (heaping tablespoon or two)
Saute bacon for a minute or two, then add olive oil and chicken thighs. Saute until done, about 10 minutes. Remove from pan and keep warm.
Saute onion and garlic until soft. Deglaze pan with white wine. Add half and half and pesto, simmer for a couple of minutes. Return chicken and bacon to pan, simmer for another minute or two. Toss with cooked pasta of your choice. My wife prefers TJ's spinach linguine over the penne that I have made it with.
I haven't done it, but I think some roast red pepper strips would make a good addition. I'll probably do this the next time.
This dinner was inspired by a meal I had at a restaurant a year or two ago. They used chicken breast strips and prosciutto (and I can't remember if there was anything else), but this version has a lot stronger flavor.
Thank you for sharing. I also think your idea of roasted red pepper would be a great addition.
@ 10speed.
