Name: Chicken Paillard, Arugula Salad with a Creamy Genovese Pesto Dressing
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: For the Chicken; 2 6- Ounce skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 1 Teaspoon red wine vinegar; ½ Lemon, juiced; 1 Teaspoon extra virgin olive oil; For the Salad; ¼ Cup Barilla® Creamy Genovese Pesto; 3 Cups baby arugula; 4 Slices of salami, thinly sliced; ¼ Cup pitted black olives, halved; 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar; ¼ Teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ Teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Chicken Paillard, Arugula Salad with a Creamy Genovese Pesto Dressing

30 minutes

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Made with Barilla^® Creamy Genovese Pesto sauce

Ingredients

2 servings

For the Chicken

26- Ounce skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

1Teaspoon red wine vinegar

½Lemon, juiced

1Teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

For the Salad

¼Cup Barilla^® Creamy Genovese Pesto

3Cups baby arugula

4Slices of salami, thinly sliced

¼Cup pitted black olives, halved

1Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1Tablespoon red wine vinegar

¼Teaspoon kosher salt

¼Teaspoon fresh ground 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

Pound chicken breasts on a work surface using a meat mallet or heavy pan to 1/4-inch thick.

Step 2

Whisk vinegar, lemon juice and olive oil in a bowl and add the chicken breasts. Marinate for 15 minutes.

Step 3

Heat a cast iron skillet/grill pan or a nonstick pan on the stove over a medium high heat. Gently place chicken breasts in the pan and let cook for about 3-4 minutes each side until cooked through.

Step 4

Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, whisk the pesto, olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Add arugula, salami and black olives. Toss together.

Step 5

Place chicken breast in the center of a large plate, Add a nice handful of the dressed arugula on top. Serve.

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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. What is Pesto? Pesto is a sauce from Italy that traditionally consists of crushed garlic, nuts, salt, basil leaves and cheese. Barilla’s Creamy Genovese Basil Pesto is made in Italy with high-quality ingredients like Italian basil and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. What can you eat Pesto with? Pesto is a versatile sauce that is most commonly paired with pasta. However, Pesto can be used in a variety of different ways in the cooking process.

Pack size

6.5 oz.

Range

Pesto Sauce

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