Chicken Pesto Spaghetti

Name: Chicken Pesto Spaghetti
Prep time: 10 s
Cook time: 50 s
Total time: 60 s
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 head garlic peeled; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 cup picked basil leaves rinsed and dried; 2 tbsp toasted and chopped cashew; 1/2 pc lemon zested and juiced; 1/8 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper; 1 tsp sugar; 3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese; 1/4 kg boneless and skinless chicken thigh; 1 sachet 8g MAGGI® Magic Sarap®; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/2 cup water; 1 pack 250ml Nestlé® All Purpose Cream; 1/4 kg spaghetti

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Chicken pesto spaghetti is a popular Filipino dish that combines the flavors of Italian and Filipino cuisine. The dish features tender pieces of chicken mixed with al dente spaghetti noodles and a creamy pesto sauce made from basil, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. This fusion dish has become a favorite in Filipino households and is often served during special occasions and family gatherings. The recipe has evolved over time, with different variations and additions to suit individual tastes.

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Servings

- 6 +

1 head garlic, peeled

Garlic

1/4 cup olive oil

Olive Oil

1 cup picked basil leaves, rinsed and dried

Basil

2 tbsp toasted and chopped cashew

Toasted Cashew

1/2 pc lemon, zested and juiced

Lemon

1/8 tsp salt

Salt

1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper

Ground Pepper

1 tsp sugar

Sugar

3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

Grated Parmesan Cheese

1/4 kg boneless and skinless chicken thigh

Chicken Thigh

1 sachet 8g MAGGI® Magic Sarap®

MAGGI® Magic Sarap® 8g

1 tbsp vegetable oil

Vegetable Oil

1/2 cup water

Water

1 pack 250ml Nestlé® All Purpose Cream

NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream

1/4 kg spaghetti

Spaghetti

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NESTLÉ All Purpose Cream

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