Spinach Pesto with Chicken

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Ingredients:

½ cup basil, chopped
4 cloves garlic, peeled & crushed
2/3 cup pine nuts or walnuts
1 ½ cups fresh spinach leaves, rinsed well & chopped
½ cup light olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
1 ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
16 oz. Pasta noodles, cooked & drained
1 ½ lbs. chicken breasts, boneless & skinless
Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

Generously salt and pepper chicken. Sauté until cooked through. Juices will run clear when pierced with a fork. Cut into bite-size pieces. Puree garlic, nuts, basil and spinach with ¼ cup olive oil in food processor. Pour pureed mixture into bowl and gradually stir in remaining oil and lemon juice. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese. Let stand while heating chicken. Add pasta to chicken and toss with pureed sauce.