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Barilla® Creamy Pesto & Chicken Crostini

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Ingredients

Serves 2

1 Jar Barilla® Creamy Genovese Pesto sauce
1 Baguette, sliced thin on an angle
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 Cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
1 Lemon, zested and juiced
2 Plum tomatoes, small diced
½ Cup fresh basil, julienne
½ Cup, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
To taste Salt and black pepper

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375° F.

Step 2

Place slices of baguette onto a sheet tray and drizzle with olive oil, bake in oven until golden brown and slightly crispy.

Step 3

In a medium bowl combine chicken, lemon zest, tomatoes and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Gently fold everything until well incorporated.

Step 4

Once the crostinis are out of the oven spread the creamy pesto sauce on each crostini and top with an even portion of the chicken/pesto mixture. Top with a sprinkle of cheese.

Step 5

Place back into the oven and bake until cheese is melted and chicken has warmed through.

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Barilla Creamy Genovese Pesto
Pesto Sauce

Pesto Sauce

Creamy Genovese Pesto Sauce

Barilla’s Creamy Genovese Pesto Sauce is imported from Italy and made with high-quality ingredients like fragrant Italian basil and freshly grated Italian cheese for a delicious creamy texture that puts a twist on classic pesto sauce.

  • Pack size 6.5 oz.
  • Range Pesto Sauce
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