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Grilled Chicken with Spinach and Pine Nut Pesto
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis Show: Everyday Italian Episode: Power of Pesto Overall User Rating: 
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Party in your mouth
06/23/2008 at 04:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I tired this and also the lemon spaghetti recipe on the same night.It was a party in your mouth. The lemon flavors in the 2 recipes complement each other so well. By far, one of my favorite recipes ever! I did add 2 cloves of garlic to the spinach pesto for some extra flavor.
So Easy My Husband Could Make It
06/21/2008 at 09:19pm
User: mary from Bloomfield, NJ User Rating:
This recipe is delicious and easy. The pesto sauce could very easily be paired with a meaty fish, some jumbo shrimp or even a steak. The lemon juice and zest mixed with the fresh spinach give it a bright taste. I recommened a little bit of garlic...maybe a half fresh clove. Other than that, it's perfect as is. Oh, and we had it with pasta. I would have gone with angel hair, but fettucini was what we had on hand. No harm done, but lighter would have been better.
My husband loved it!
06/01/2008 at 09:15pm
User: Anita from Littleton, CO User Rating:
Easy to make and I had the Ingredients in my kitchen. Great flavor, thank you!
Fantastic!
04/30/2008 at 09:14am
User: Courtney from Pearland, TX User Rating:
I made this last night, but with a couple minor changes. First, I panfried the chicken in olive oil with lots of garlic powder (it made a wonderful crust of garlicky goodness). I also served the pesto on top of whole wheat angel hair pasta and then topped with the chicken and shaved parmesean. It was incredible!! I served this with the glazed carrots recipe I got from food network.com from eating well.com. So many wonderful flavors for a nice healthy dinner!
YUM!
04/28/2008 at 10:11pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Great pesto and a fabulous way to eat chicken!
Delicious!
04/28/2008 at 07:05pm
User: Karina from Palmdale, CA User Rating:
My picky husband and daughter loved it! Is absolutely delicious!!!
pleased a picky eater!!
04/23/2008 at 01:17pm
User: Kate from Wyandotte, MI User Rating:
This was not only a very tastey dish but very easy to prepare. My husband said he would "never eat green stuff" Well, he went back for seconds !!
Yum
01/28/2008 at 08:20am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I used chicken tenderloins and brined them for a couple hours. Added garlic to the pesto as others stated. I received many compliments from friends, even those that were first scared of the green mixture. Thanks!
delicious
01/10/2008 at 10:48am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
So good, so easy. Perfect for weeknight dinner. (I did add a garlic clove to the pesto.)
Excellent!!!!
12/16/2007 at 03:21pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I was having a last minute dinner party and had a vegetarian couple coming. I needed something quick & easy so I tossed this pesto over linguine. It was a total hit!! Everyone wanted that instead of the meat dishes!
Yummy Pesto!
12/12/2007 at 01:47am
User: Krista from San Clemente, CA User Rating:
I made this recipe for the first time tonight. I decided to use the pesto to top farfale pasta instead of chicken. We LOVED it! I added some garlic like some of the other posters and it was fabulous. My husband does not like spinach, but I have now found a brilliant way to get him to eat it! Can't wait to make it again. Grazie, Giada!
Great, easy recipe!!!
09/28/2007 at 03:24pm
User: Brian from Washington, DC User Rating:
This is a fast, healthy, easy recipe packed with flavor. I added some fresh basil to the mixture in my food processor, which I think gives the dish a little more of a kick. I highly recommend it if you're crunched for time!
I am sorry to say but ...
08/29/2007 at 01:26am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I am sorry to say but the recipe did not work well. The Pesto did not go well with chicken at all.
Easy and elegant
08/28/2007 at 09:39am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
At last, a pesto without garlic! This is so delicate I could eat it with a spoon. I would not freeze the second half of the pesto; to cover four boneless breasts generously, as in the photo, you'd want it all. A definite regular in my future meal-planning!
Fantastic!
08/12/2007 at 08:14pm
User: Michelle from Kew Gardens, NY User Rating:
Until now, I had never made pesto with spinach. It had a nice flavor and paired wonderfully with the chicken. I did however, add an extra clove of garlic and a pinch more parmesan. Thanks Giada.
Light and Delicious
07/31/2007 at 05:43pm
User: Jamie from tucson, AZ User Rating:
The only thing I would change for next time is to reduce the amount of olive oil in the pesto because it separated very quickly due to too much oil.
Pesto Chicken
06/24/2007 at 11:11am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Outstanding. Different, delicious and so easy.
Good
06/12/2007 at 04:02pm
User: sarah from shelton, WA User Rating:
This recipe is really good to. Id say you'd have to like pinenuts to like this. It actually went well with the lemon and everything. I served this recipe with giada's tri-orzo pasta dish and onion potatoes. It was really great.
Simple and Tasty
06/10/2007 at 11:29am
User: Amy from Arlington Heights, IL User Rating:
This dish was very good and received well by my entire family. My husband loved the spinach pesto and he normally is not a big pesto fan. It is a very simple recipe and nothing fancy but I will probably make it again.
Easy and wonderful!
06/07/2007 at 06:57pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was so easy and tasted so fresh! it was just fabulous!!
Very Good!
06/05/2007 at 09:50pm
User: Kelly from Land O Lakes, FL User Rating:
I added a clove of garlic and about a tablespoon of extra lemon juice...also a little grated nutmeg. I tossed it into some penne rigate and added some leftover sliced grilled chicken. Topped with extra grated parmigiano and toasted pine nuts, it was very good! Very pretty, too.
A Vegetarian Twist
06/05/2007 at 06:39pm
User: C from Telluride, CO User Rating:
Ok, so I've tweaked this to make it a vegetarian favorite in my house. I grill asparagus that has been tossed in olive oil, salt and pepper then toss with the pesto and serve over linguine. YUMMY!
Delicious
06/02/2007 at 11:00pm
User: Jason from Indianapolis, IN User Rating:
I tried this with a traditional basil pesto sauce, and was delicious. I'll have to try the spinach pesto sometime.
3rd time making the pesto
06/02/2007 at 08:46pm
User: Nicole from Henderson, NV User Rating:
I adore this pesto. It is light, bright & delicious. I have used it as a spread on sandwiches made with both Black Forest ham as well as smoked turkey on ciabatta bread. The lemony zing from the zest is just wonderful.
Good, but could have been better.
05/31/2007 at 08:41am
User: Jennifer from Phoenix, AZ User Rating:
I think the pesto was too nutty. I think if the pine nuts weren't toasted, it would have been better. But other than that, it was really good. I'll try it that way next time. :)
Tasty and Healthy
05/30/2007 at 03:39am
User: Natalie from Vancouver, WA User Rating:
My husband and my two daughters loved this one! The spinach is mild and hearty, the lemon cuts right through making it fresh and adding that zip. the pine nuts give it a smooth, buttery taste and a crunchy texture. I added a little extra parmesan to taste.
Excellent
05/29/2007 at 06:40pm
User: Karen from Barrington, IL User Rating:
Very easy. Very good. I also add two cloves of garlic to the pesto.
Easy
05/25/2007 at 07:13pm
User: Karen from Spring Hill, FL User Rating:
Very easy and very good dish! Chicken was so tender and juicy and I loved the pesto flavor!
Yummy
05/25/2007 at 10:28am
User: Megan from Oviedo, FL User Rating:
This recipe was very easy to make. There was too much of a lemony taste in the pesto, so I will modify next time.
Grilled Chicken with Spinach and Pine Nut Pesto
05/24/2007 at 10:27pm
User: Karie from Minnetonka, MN User Rating:
I absolutly loved this recipe. Giada always has great tasting, fresh and healthy recipes! I found this one in her cookbook.
tasty spinach pesto
05/14/2007 at 03:24pm
User: Liesl from Albany, OR User Rating:
Beautiful color, light, refreshing taste! Something easy and healthy to make for my omnivorous friends & family that I can put on a Quorn cutlett as well. A good chicken dish without being a chicken dish.
tangy!
05/05/2007 at 02:28pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I tripled the recipe because I was cooking for 6 and wanted leftover sauce to freeze. it was very lemony, even though I used the most minimal lemon juice and peel. it tasted fresh and I regretted not using garlic like the others suggested. it was still overall pretty good though. be sure you toast those pine nuts to release the flavor!
Perfect for a "grilling out" dinner party!
04/30/2007 at 11:07am
User: Lori from Atlanta, GA User Rating:
This is so fantastic with the mild spinach, the lemony flavor, buttery parmesan, and the pine nuts. We grilled the chicken outside (feel free to use one the bone or boneless chicken) then spooned the pesto on top. EVERYONE raved about it and wanted more on top of their chicken - this will become a staple!
Needed taste
04/25/2007 at 09:47am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The pesto really needed to be salted and peppered quite a bit to give it the right taste. I also added some garlic for some flavor.
Spinach
04/19/2007 at 04:00pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Simple and great!!!!!!!!!!
Perfect
04/13/2007 at 04:42am
User: Amanda from Cerritos, CA User Rating:
This pesto is soo easy to make, and was a perfect compliment to the grilled chicken. Make sure the pesto isn't too seasoned (the cheese makes it salty too), because when added to the seasoned chicken, it may be a tad bit salty. But whatever your taste buds like! This is something everyone should try to make, really refeshing yet filling. I will be making this again soon.
Springy and delicious
04/10/2007 at 06:56pm
User: kelly from west hartford, CT User Rating:
Love this! Because other reviews said it was too oily, I was cautious and only added oil until it looked right... not quite as much as the recipe called for. It was delicious and the lemon made it taste like spring!
very easy, very yummy!
04/04/2007 at 04:17pm
User: Kimberly from Chandler, AZ User Rating:
this recipe was a sinch to make and was really tasty! the pesto had tons of flavor which is great to balance the chicken. must try!
a GREAT use for fresh spinach
04/01/2007 at 09:10pm
User: Leanna from Apple Valley, MN User Rating:
I saw this recipe on t.v. and it was perfect, I had some fresh spinach that I used for a Mediterranean meatloaf and this was the perfect use for the leftover spinach, I had enough for dinner tonight and I froze some. I added some garlic like some other reviewers suggested and it was perfect.
Average at best
03/28/2007 at 10:26pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Where's the recipe? Grilled chicken and pesto. I know she's a trained chef, so where's the recipes ? All the recipes on this show are mediocre at best in my opinion. I hope I don't have to watch one more show with her chopping an onion or making pesto.I wish she'd show us more than...., well, that's another day. Anyone familiar with true Italian cuisine knows that there's more to it.I'm sure the well oiled machine of chew em up feedback is on the way. This website can't take criticism. Ummmmmmm.... Give us more Rachel or anyone who's cooking and not modeling.
Unbelievable
03/24/2007 at 03:00am
User: Lori from Sacramento, CA User Rating:
I just have to say that this is the best chicken I have ever made. My husband was thrilled with this dish. Thanks so much for changing my life in cooking Giada.
Not pesto-y enough
03/22/2007 at 12:31pm
User: J from Waltham, MA User Rating:
This is light and nice, but I found it a little too lemony and not pesto-y enough. I missed the basil usually present in pesto.
Wonderful and easy
03/14/2007 at 09:09am
User: JANET from Columbus, OH User Rating:
The lemon in this dish really makes the difference. Crisp, light, pops in your mouth. Used more spinach, but this is a keeper!
yummy and healthy
02/14/2007 at 11:08am
User: gabrielle from new york, NY User Rating:
love the lemon and spinach combo. use thin cutlets and serve over bed of field greens
Marvelously simple and delicious pesto!
02/09/2007 at 07:08pm
User: Devin from Fort Washington, PA User Rating:
I loved that this pesto did not contain garlic (so I wasn't tasting it for days), yet had plenty of flavor. I doubled the recipe and used it on tortellini later in the week and it held up very well.
Wonderful
01/29/2007 at 07:06am
User: Ed from Burlington, VT User Rating:
This dish was exactly what my girlfriend and I need to switch things up a little
Not to Die For!
01/22/2007 at 07:25pm
User: Todd from Woodhaven, MI User Rating:
This pesto is very different and I would be so bold to say it's an acquired taste. I just didn't care for it.
Yumm-o
01/22/2007 at 04:24pm
User: Leslie from Depew, NY User Rating:
I LOVE this recipe! it's SOOOO easy and yet very tasty to entertain with, I get GREAT reviews on this dish.
Good
01/05/2007 at 03:43pm
User: Laura from Gainesville, FL User Rating:
Good pesto, but I would use it on something else besides chicken.
Tasty!
11/20/2006 at 02:00pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The pesto was perfect for chicken. I loved the taste of the toasted pine nuts.
Yumm-O
10/25/2006 at 09:08pm
User: Leslie from Depew, NY User Rating:
This dinner was SOOOOO easy and very delicious! My husband even raved about it to co-workers. We cooked the chicken on the Foreman gril (5-7 minutes) while we threw everything else in the food processor and bingo- quick and yummy dinner!!
a weekly staple!
10/20/2006 at 12:52am
User: michelle from woodside, CA User Rating:
This is as delicious as it is healthy and easy. The pesto is also great with scrambled eggs.
terrific
10/18/2006 at 03:19pm
User: Kalda from trenton, NJ User Rating:
This meal was great you have to make it your own, all meals by exact ingredients may not be to every ones liking so you may have to add or take a little away until you get what you want.
good recipe
10/11/2006 at 10:24am
User: Amrita from Washington, DC User Rating:
For an additional kick to this somewhat bland recipe, grill the chicken with sundried tomatoes soaked in oil (like in the accompanying pasta dish)! it complements the pesto very well!
Yummy!
10/04/2006 at 08:39pm
User: Aili from Los Angeles, CA User Rating:
This was a great dish! Nothing really bad I can say about it except it is easier to just buy basil at the store. But I love using my processer so I will make this again ;)
wow amazing quick meal!
09/18/2006 at 04:36pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
one of a kind amazing quick meal! perfect for my family!
Good over and over
09/07/2006 at 03:43pm
User: C from Stephens City, VA User Rating:
This is very yummy and the kids even ate it!!
Another goodie from Giada
09/03/2006 at 08:20pm
User: Kate from Somerville, MA User Rating:
A quick & easy way to dress up chix breasts.
delish
07/27/2006 at 10:54am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
we loved this
Easy and Fantastic Pesto
07/26/2006 at 04:34pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a great and easy way to make an excellent peston you can use on anything. I love it.
amazing pesto!
07/24/2006 at 10:49pm
User: Kelly from Barrington, IL User Rating:
i really loved this take on pesto. my family doesn't like garlic and the normal pesto i use makes me feel really heavy (a lot of olive oil!) this was easy to make and super tasty!!!
excellent alternative to basil pesto
07/22/2006 at 12:05am
User: Jennifer from San Mateo, CA User Rating:
I am allergic to fresh basil and this recipe allows me to eat pesto. It's super easy too. I followed the suggestion to add garlic. The combination of flavors especially the spinach, lemon and garlic is really delicious. Thanks Giada!!
Wonderful
07/17/2006 at 11:05pm
User: Melissa from Round Rock, TX User Rating:
The spinach was a nice difference from a regular basil pesto. Very healthy! Will definitely make it again. Next time, I'll add the garlic as others have suggested.
Whewww
07/15/2006 at 06:47am
User: Carla from Cave City, KY User Rating:
This was awesome. What great flavor!
A true keeper
07/13/2006 at 01:03am
User: Richard from Pleasant Hill, CA User Rating:
This is the perfect sauce for the grilled chicken breast. I am going to share this with my 8 siblings.
Super tasty!
07/02/2006 at 10:37pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
O my Lord! This is SO GOOD!!!
Delicious!
07/02/2006 at 12:49pm
User: Shilpi from Quincy, MA User Rating:
Quick and easy recipe! I did not have either baby spinach or pine nuts at hand so I substituted both with regular spinach and toasted walnuts. Turned out great! Served it with lemon spaghetti as mentioned by one of the reviewers..me n my hubby absolutely loved the combination! This one is definitely a keeper !!
Loved It!!!
06/30/2006 at 02:27pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was the most incredible pesto I have ever had. It tasted fresh and summery, and it went great with the lemon spaghetti. I also used leftover pesto next day on a turkey sandwich- yum! Will definitely make again.
Nice for summer
06/15/2006 at 05:11pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
A nice flavor for summer and very easy to make. We didn't pair it with pasta, but next time I definitely will!
Love the pesto!
05/31/2006 at 12:40am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Giada recommends freezing half the pesto in ice cube trays for future use. I have used it on so many dishes, and it adds a wonderful kick to so many dishes.
Bellissimo!
05/12/2006 at 04:50pm
User: Sue from Colonial Heights, VA User Rating:
My husband and I really enjoyed this dish. We felt the pesto had just the right amount of lemon and was balanced out by the parmesan cheese. I prepared florentine fettucini to serve with it. At the end of the pasta cooking, I added a bag of baby spinach leaves into the pasta water and then drained the entire thing. Mixed half the pesto with the pasta/spinach along with extra toasted pine nuts. Served the remaining pesto with the chicken. My husband suggested cutting up the chicken breasts and adding to the pasta and pesto to serve as a "meal-in-bowl". Delicious, Giada!
Light, Healthy, and TASTY!
05/12/2006 at 12:34am
User: Kimberly from Hammond, LA User Rating:
This dish is delicious when you put it with a light side dish. You must love spinach to really enjoy it.
Unexpected
05/09/2006 at 09:00pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Wow! What a great recipe. My daughter was able to help with it, and when we all tried it, we loved it. It was an unexpected GREAT TASTE! We weren't sure what to expect with it, but it was so full of flavor. The chicken was so tender and the pesto added a yummy, creamy, lemony taste. It was GREAT! We'll be making that one again.:)
A pesto hit!
05/08/2006 at 02:34pm
User: TERRI from Stow, OH User Rating:
Great variation on traditional basil pesto. One son doesn't care for the basil style but will eat this spinach version. Great as used in the recipe on grilled chicken. Delicious on turkey sandwiches.
Well, it's different...
05/06/2006 at 01:18pm
User: MARY from Chico, CA User Rating:
For similar flavor but a more appetizing dish, I prefer Robin Miller's Chicken Piccata with Lemon, Artichokes, and Capers on this website. Although Giada's spinach pesto is flavorful (I love lemon!),I thought it overwhelmed the chicken.
Divine
05/04/2006 at 11:19pm
User: Debbie from Mendota, IL User Rating:
My husband came home and looked at the "green stuff" on the chicken and had one of those "what is it tonight?" looks. This was the best chicken dish I have made in a long time. I am always trying different things and he tells people that it is like eating a fine resturant every night. He loved this dish and so did I. Good one Giada!
GREAT PESTOS
05/04/2006 at 03:37pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
LOOKS GREAT
fresh, simple, and vibrant
05/03/2006 at 12:42pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
easy to prepare, lovely summertime dish
Yummy and Quick
05/02/2006 at 02:16pm
User: Holly from Tinley Park, IL User Rating:
This recipe was VERY easy to make, quick, inexpensive and full of flavor. Great for warm day since you dont use the stove that much. Very tasty!!
Yum!
05/01/2006 at 11:18pm
User: CHRISSY from Austin, TX User Rating:
This was so good! I'm kind of suprised because spinach pesto didn't sound all that flavorful, but this was great. The toasted pine nuts, lemon, and parmesan added so much flavor. I'm really glad to have the extra frozen pesto for a quickie meal next time. In the future, I may try to use slightly less oil to cut the fat calories. Oh, and thank you to the reviewer who suggested serving this with Lemon Spagetti. They were to-die-for together!!!
Easy to make
04/30/2006 at 07:31pm
User: Becky from Longview, TX User Rating:
This was a wonderful pesto and so easy to make! This would be a wonderful dish to serve friends for dinner when you want to serve a fancy meal without a lot of fuss.
mmmmmm
04/22/2006 at 10:49am
User: THERESA from Bothell, WA User Rating:
I actually made this into a pasta (whole wheat of course) dish. My boyfriend and I loved it!
Delicious and Easy
03/19/2006 at 11:09am
User: Lauren from New York, NY User Rating:
The key to this tasting great is a good olive oil--we enjoy the Goya extra virgin. If you love pesto and lemon you'll love this!!
Very Good and Easy to Make
03/18/2006 at 08:29pm
User: MISSY from Fort Worth, TX User Rating:
I loved this. My husband and son didn't like it as much as I did and said it was a little too lemony so I brought it down to four stars. Very easy and healthy, too.
Needs something
03/06/2006 at 05:44pm
User: Mary from Norman, OK User Rating:
This was good, but it needs something and I'm not sure what.
1
02/24/2006 at 06:43pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
easy and excellent
Great Taste!
02/22/2006 at 12:41pm
User: Elizabeth from Orlando, FL User Rating:
This recipe is great but you have to follow your taste. For me didnt call for the amount of basil I love.
Soooooo Amazing
01/28/2006 at 09:57pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I wish I could eat this every day.
very yummy!
11/27/2005 at 07:40pm
User: nancy from goldens bridge, NY User Rating:
This recipe was very easy. Based on other reviews, I added in 2 cloves of garlic - I love garlic! I also put in a bit of extra parmesan, and served it over whole wheat pasta. My boyfriend joked that if I keep serving him amazing meals like this one, he'll marry me! Thanks!
Expat cook in the Netherlands
10/18/2005 at 04:29pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was very nice. It was easy to make and very flavorful as well. I followed the advice of one of the other reviewers and added a garlic clove to the pesto. It gave it a nice kick that we really enjoyed. I certainly will be making this recipe again, and would suggest it to everyone.
Yumma!
10/12/2005 at 06:02pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
So, good and easy. I have already made this a few times.
so so
10/11/2005 at 04:15pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I wasn't crazy about the spinach pesto sauce.
Wonderful...but
10/09/2005 at 03:00am
User: Rebecca from Dallas, TX User Rating:
I make a lot of BASIL pesto with lots of garlic so I was skeptical about this simple recipe but it is so GOOD! The pesto is fresh and flavorful, perfect with the chicken. The problem I found was with the quantities of ingredients. It calls for 2 chicken breasts but says it serves four. Two cups of LIGHTLY packed spinach isn't much. I used 2 cups of TIGHTLY packed spinach, and threw another handful in. Spread the pesto 1/2 inch thick ( like the picture). I brined 3 breasts in water, salt, brown sugar and garlic for 4 hours. I used my Foreman grill for the chicken. Will make it again. It was a HIT!
Great Chicken
09/26/2005 at 04:22pm
User: Joan from Reading, PA User Rating:
My family thought this recipe was great. They requested I make it often. When I made this recipe I marinated the chicken breast over night in Italian dressing.
Healthy and delicious
09/26/2005 at 11:01am
User: JEANNIE from COEUR D ALENE, ID User Rating:
The pesto has a bit of a tang to it (lemon peel and juice)but my gang loved it! Healthy and delicious! Thanks Giada!
Delicious Pesto!
09/16/2005 at 04:59pm
User: DANIELLE from St. Louis, MO User Rating:
I am new to pesto, but my husband and I loved this! The chicken did not turn out so well, but the pesto made it taste good despite my chicken mishaps. We ate the rest of the pesto on french bread. Yummy!
WOW
09/07/2005 at 10:53pm
User: Linda from Holmdel, NJ User Rating:
I love this pesto... very fresh taste. This goes into the recipe box!
Pesto is one my essential 'pantry' (frig) items...
09/03/2005 at 03:10pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Pesto, like a tapenade, is a very concentrated/intense food. It is an extremely versatile food. (BTW, use ANY of the 3 pestos in any of these ideas) It can serve as an appetizer, served as a dip/spread on a 'vehicle' such as crostini; bruschetta; Fricos (Parm Crisps); crackers, etc; use it as a 'stuffing' in: Ex mushrooms, artichokes, zucchini, eggplant, meats, poultry, fish/seafood, pasta, calzones, paninis, etc, etc; it can act as a seasoning/flavoring for Ex in: mayonnaise, cream cheese, mascarpone, ricotta as 'toppers' - meats, poultry, seafood/fish, veggies, etc; use in cream cheese, mascarpone, ricotta, & heavy cream as a 'vehicle' for creating sauces for - pasta, pizza, salads, veggies, etc; use it as a 'filling OR stuffing' for a tart/torte OR as a 'layer' in lasagna. Pesto & Tapenades can also be utilized together to create wonderful gourmet mixtures! OR try combining 2 Pestos together, choosing 1 as the 'dominant' in taste. Re - Mushroom Pesto - in mine I always use a variety of mushrooms, domestic OR exotic. Try a tsp Or Tbsp of a good wine in Pesto(s) as well. (Port is an excellent choice!)
Delicious with pasta!
09/02/2005 at 10:32pm
User: Kelly from NY, NY User Rating:
This dish was a definite hit. Paired it with whole wheat pasta and exta fresh spinach and cubed the chicken. Good olive oil is key. Will definitely make this again...intersting twist on pesto.
Delicious!
08/29/2005 at 11:09am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Always looking for a new delicious chicken recipe. This one really dazzled the families tastebuds. I added one small clove of garlic, just for extra zing. The pesto is so full of flavor we ate it the next evening with crostini.
Excellent
08/28/2005 at 04:18pm
User: VINCENT from Niagara Falls, NY User Rating:
Would make again and use in other ways.
Delicious
08/28/2005 at 02:10pm
User: Isabel from Yucaipa, CA User Rating:
This pesto will become a regular at our dinner table! It was delicious and very easy to make. But I was not able to freeze part of it for future use as instructed because my husband ate all of it! He loved it that much. I highly recommend it.
Yummy!
08/27/2005 at 12:55pm
User: Kate from Elizabethtown, PA User Rating:
I prepared a vegetarian version of this dish by substituting grilled seasoned tofu slices for the chicken. With the spinach-pine nut pesto topping it was really scrumptious!
Family Fav Chicken Dish!
08/26/2005 at 02:31pm
User: PAM from perry, OH User Rating:
This is our new weekly chicken dish. When eating out,My twelve year old compares all chicken dishes to this one and they all are "not as good as your chicken with pesto mom". My husband loves it and practically stop himself from licking the pesto bowl clean. Love IT.
Awesome
07/30/2005 at 10:11pm
User: JAN from North Royalton, OH User Rating:
Full of flavor, fresh and light. Kids love it!
Easy and portable
07/19/2005 at 11:58pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this recipe for a summer picnic for my husband and myself. It was super easy to make. I don't have a food processor so I was a little worried I'd have trouble mixing this up but my hand blender worked just fine. Also, it was something different to eat while we attended an outdoor concert and was actually easier to eat than sandwiches (I cubed the chicken so we wouldn't have to cut it, also, everything was room temperature, not chilled or hot, and it was still good). The leftovers for lunch the next day were just as good microwaved, too. I like how easy and versatile this recipe is. I'll probably try some more variations for serving it now.
Easy to make & tastes GREAT!
06/06/2005 at 03:48pm
User: Kristin from Frisco, TX User Rating:
I could not believe how easy this was to make, but yet how good it was. It was like gourmet, but a cinch!! I will definitely make this again!
Wonderful Flavors
06/03/2005 at 02:43pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Wow, what a great mix of flavors. The chicken was moist and tender and the mix of spinach and pine nuts was perfect.
Out of this world
05/23/2005 at 11:48am
User: JACQUILINE from Reading, PA User Rating:
Love the taste and how easy it was for me to make.
Tasty and light
05/23/2005 at 11:24am
User: Dyane from North Richland Hills, TX User Rating:
I absolutely love this recipe. It was so easy and tasted like it was prepared in a restaurant. This is one of my husband's favorites.
OMG!!! THIS IS SOOOO GOOD!!!!
05/01/2005 at 11:12pm
User: STEPHANIE from Big Bear, CA User Rating:
I just made this for my fiance and his brother, and BOY, WAS IT A HIT!!! I was hesitant to serve it on my first "test run", but it was easy and turned out great. My advice would be to taste the pesto mix after you finish making it, as at first mine was really lemon-y so I had to add a little bit more spinich leaves to balance out the taste so it wasn't so strong. Added a sprinkle of garlic salt in it, too. THANKS FOR THE SUGGESTION TO SERVE WITH THE LEMON SPAGHETTI... I served this chicken/pesto on top, and it was a GREAT combination of lemon-y goodness! *LUV IT!* I will make again!
An easy great tasting dish
04/28/2005 at 10:12pm
User: SHELLEY from Washington, IA User Rating:
This was such an easy dish to prepare and the taste is fabulous and fresh. The lemon in the pesto sauce adds such a great fresh flavor and the texture with the roasted pine nuts is a great contrast to a regular pesto sauce. This was a quick fix and a great meal I would recommend to anyone.
Quick and easy...
04/23/2005 at 12:00pm
User: DENNIS from manassas, VI User Rating:
This is a great recipe. The prep time is minimal and only requires a few ingredients. Make sure you toast the pinoli (pine nuts) for the tastiest results.
Excellente!!!
04/11/2005 at 05:13pm
User: SILVANA from staten Island, NY User Rating:
Giada This was an excellent chicken dish. It was easy and most of all delicous. The taste of the lemon with the Spinach made the chicken so tasty and refreshing. A great spring/summer dish!!! Thank you!!...again. Silvana - Staten Island, New York
Fresh and light
04/10/2005 at 09:23pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Pesto was easy to make and great on chicken or pasta. The flavour was mild - could use a little garlic.
surpassed my expectations
04/10/2005 at 05:02am
User: melissa from Redondo Beach, CA User Rating:
all i can say is WOW> though i had to sub the pine nuts with a mix of pumpkin seeds, walnuts and almonds, the pesto came out soooo good. i added a dash more parmesan than required and spread a thick layer over the juicy tender chicken- my dad and boyfriend keep asking for more!!
Very very good!
02/28/2005 at 11:42pm
User: CHRISTY from mesa, AZ User Rating:
This was quick and super yummy!
Great Pesto, Easy recipe
02/25/2005 at 04:40pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I had only had pesto once before, and it was made with basil. So I was really scared when I tried this one with spinach. I thought it would be really bitter. It was FABULOUS. I actually served it with pasta, and I am glad I did. I didn' tlike the chicken but this pesto on pasta is heaven.
A keeper!
02/18/2005 at 02:36pm
User: KAREN from shadow hills, CA User Rating:
Just tried this last night. I like it better than pesto made with basil - that can be overpowering. The lemon in it is fantastic. I might put a bit of garlic in it next time. I served it over buttered pasta, with the chicken and pesto on top with a good dose of parmigiano. VERY easy & fast to make! Great recipe!
Chicken with Spinach and Pine Nuts
02/16/2005 at 11:52am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It's a great recipe, though the sauce at times is too overwhelming.
Fun Chicken
02/05/2005 at 01:25pm
User: DIANE M (DEE) from Wauconda, IL User Rating:
This Pesto just makes the entire dinner. I added more cheese though - I usually do! It was even great the next day.
FABULOUS!!!!!
02/03/2005 at 10:32pm
User: AUDREY from Salt Lake City, UT User Rating:
Wow! I loved this recipe so much I never ended up freezing the rest of the pesto. Let's just say I had my chicken to go with the pesto, not the pesto to go with my chicken. Yum!!! Highly recommended!!!
Healthy, easy , delicious
02/03/2005 at 05:11pm
User: KATHY from woodridge, IL User Rating:
The grill pan method for cooking chicken is the best! It comes out so juicy and full of flavor. Thanks to Giada's tip to freeze leftover pesto in an ice cube tray, I can make a healthy and tasty meal in minutes. I make this dish about once a week now.
Rocked the House!
02/01/2005 at 02:07am
User: DANIELLA from Orange, CA User Rating:
Family loved it! Made it with Lemon Spaghetti. Will make again and recommend it to my friends! thanks Giada!
Yum
02/01/2005 at 12:25am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was very easy and a nice twist on pesto. I wasn't sure how I would like spinach pesto since I am such a fan of basil, however, I really enjoyed the milder taste. However, I did add one clove of garlic, because I thought pesto is just not pesto without garlic. However, after I did I realized it tasted quite good either way. I will make again.
Tasty Recipe
01/31/2005 at 02:01pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was a great recipe. Great flavor.
A tad too much lemon flavor
01/31/2005 at 10:18am
User: PRINCIPESSA from Sevierville, TN User Rating:
I will definitely try this recipe again, but I will either halve or omit the lemon peel because almost all I could taste was the lemon flavor. When I get the right flavor balance, this will be a very useful (and easy) addition to my sauce repertoire. As a veggiesaurus, I served it on my veggie chik patties, but I think it would make an interesting salad dressing, too.
A great way to use leftover bagged spinach
01/28/2005 at 02:37pm
User: SUZANNE from Akron, OH User Rating:
Fabulous! And what an easy way to get my kids to eat spinach without even knowing it.
A Hit for Fiance's Birthday
01/28/2005 at 12:45am
User: LAURA from Lansdowne, PA User Rating:
I made this and the sundried tomato pesto for my fiance's birthday and he loved them. I actually liked this dish better than the sundried tomato dish. The spinach pesto was full of flavor--the lemon was a real compliment to the spinach and packed a punch! I will definately make this again and will probably use this time's leftover spinach pesto on tortellini. Thanks for the great recipe, Giada!!!
Grilled Chicken w/Spinach & Pine Nut Pesto
01/27/2005 at 10:32pm
User: ANN MARIE from Brea, CA User Rating:
This recipe was so very easy to make and tasted fresh and delicious. The lemon is a wonderful feature to this different style of pesto. Would be perfect on fish as well. This is a keeper!
I used few almonds and diffrent kind of nuts
01/26/2005 at 05:25pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
and it worked out really good, very strong flavor from parmesan which makes it delicious.
good
01/23/2005 at 11:41am
User: TERESA from Phoenix, AZ User Rating:
recipe was good. very fresh and light. loved it, thanks.
De-li-cious!
01/22/2005 at 06:40pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was deliciou!!! Not only did the whole thing took 20 min to prepare, but it was also very healthy with the fresh spinach and the nuts!
just like mama's
01/21/2005 at 08:21am
User: GREGG from cosby, TN User Rating:
delicious, so easy and so filling. The taste...wow!
Easy enough for a weeknight, nice enough for dinner guests
01/12/2005 at 12:17pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this for dinner with friends and it was a real hit! The lemon in the pesto had a big kick so I ended up seasoning it a bit more with salt and pepper and adding a little more spinach and pine nuts.
Easy dinner
01/05/2005 at 05:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I too experienced an oily flavor even with good olive oil, not sure why, but the recipe flavors are good and it was an easy weeknight recipe.
Perfect Pesto
11/20/2004 at 02:16pm
User: AMANDA from Westwod, CA User Rating:
Excellent
Quick & Easy
11/11/2004 at 09:20am
User: SHONA from Athens, GA User Rating:
I actually seasoned the chicken with Italian dressing as well and then broiled it. The pesto was wonderful. Great Recipe!
Easy and full of flavor
11/10/2004 at 11:09pm
User: ANITA from Houston, TX User Rating:
This is such an easy recipe that is packed full of flavor. I usually pair it with the Lemon Spaghetti.
Too blan for me
11/04/2004 at 04:00pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It needed more seasoning. The taste was too dull.
mary ky
10/20/2004 at 04:18pm
User: MARY from burlington, KY User Rating:
I loved this recipe, mavbe the reviewer who thought it tasted like oil, should try a better quality olive oil.
too much oil
10/16/2004 at 08:45pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
We could taste mostly the olive oil and it was not very tasty.
So easy, so good!
10/14/2004 at 03:35pm
User: ALAINA from Oak Park, MI User Rating:
This recipe was so easy, I could not believe it. I am a beginner in the kitchen but had to try this. I breezed through the recipe and had a wonderful reward. Mille grazie, Giada!!!!
Fabulous chicken with pesto
10/13/2004 at 11:17am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
great for a quick meal
Yum Yum Yum
10/11/2004 at 12:18pm
User: ANNA from san pedro, CA User Rating:
So Good!!!! So EAsy!!!!
Delicious
08/17/2004 at 05:39pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I tried this recipe for the first time yesterday and absolutely loved it!! The spinach flavor melded nicely with the lemon juice, pine nuts and olive oil. This wonderful summer dish and very easy to make. Thanks Giada!!!
08/12/2004 at 03:54pm
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08/08/2004 at 09:18pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Something' s missing
07/28/2004 at 01:40pm
User: HOLLY from Ellicott City, MD User Rating:
Everyone else gave this one such great reviews so I just had to try it. I agree that it's very quick and easy, but I felt something was missing from the Pesto, or maybe too much of something. Maybe it's just because I'm used to tasting the store bought stuff since I've never tried to make it from scratch before. My boyfriend loved it, so I guess I'll be giving it another shot. I served it with "mock" fettuccini Primavera, which is on our top five list of favorites.
even a 2 year old eats spinach
07/11/2004 at 09:17pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have made this 3 times already in a span of one month. I think I am addicted to it!!! It's delicious; it's easy and when I put the pesto with whole wheat rotelle pasta, my 2 year old eats more than me in one sitting!! I make the pesto up to before you add the cheese while my baby sleeps and dinner can be ready in less than 30 minutes. How can you beat that? It has become a stable in my weekly "rotation" of recipes. Thanks!!!
Rave Reviews!
07/08/2004 at 11:52am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My guests LOVED this recipe! I served it over linguine. Makes a great summer evening meal.
So Easy & DEElicious!
06/29/2004 at 11:27pm
User: THINA from morgan hill, CA User Rating:
Wiped this up for dinner one night.. took 20 minutes and was superb and healthy!
Excellent!
06/29/2004 at 07:37pm
User: AMY from Las Vegas, NV User Rating:
This recipe is amazing, very very easy but makes a great presentation. But most important, it tastes fabulous. The pesto sauce with the chicken is like a flavor explosion in your mouth. It's one of those dinners that you remember days later and just think, "man, that was sooooo good!" I made this with her grilled vegetables recipe and it was excellent.
06/26/2004 at 04:31pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Spinach Pesto
06/24/2004 at 06:40pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
A very fresh and flavorful pesto.
great and easy
06/20/2004 at 08:32am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Loved this recipe! Very easy and very impressive.
full of flavor
06/16/2004 at 12:10pm
User: ERIKA from brooklyn, NY User Rating:
this dish was amazingly simple to prepare and had lots of rich flavor. it tastes a lot more involved than it actually is, which is always great! i couldn't get enough of that spinach pesto.
06/09/2004 at 05:03pm
User: THERESA from Horseshoe Bay, TX User Rating:
Fabulous
06/08/2004 at 03:43pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The flavor with the pine nuts is fabulous and my husband loved it!
good
06/03/2004 at 01:33pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
perfect
05/30/2004 at 12:33am
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