Delicious chicken pesto pasta made on a Blackstone griddle. This dish includes cooked penne pasta, sliced chicken breasts, cherry tomatoes, and homemade or store-bought pesto, resulting in a hit for any party.
1: Toast the pine nuts and garlic in a pan for 3-5 minutes.
2: Add the pine nuts, garlic, and lemon juice to a food processor and pulse until chopped.
3: Add the basil and pulse until combined.
4: With the lid closed, slowly pour in the olive oil while processing.
5: Adjust salt and pepper to taste, adding more olive oil for a creamier pesto.
6: Heat your Blackstone to medium-low heat. Add avocado oil and spread it across the griddle.
7: Add minced garlic and the cherry tomatoes. Mix together and cover with a dome to allow them to steam and soften.
8: Add the chicken and sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Toss to coat each piece of chicken in the seasoning. Cook for 8-10 minutes.
9: Combine the tomatoes and chicken, then add the cooked pasta. Toss to combine.
10: Add the pesto and Parmesan cheese, mixing to blend the ingredients together.
11: Finish with salt and pepper to taste, and more Parmesan cheese.
