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The Ingredients needed to make Creamy Walnut Pesto Linguine with Chicken and Zucchini:

1. Prepare 1/4 cup of walnut halves
2. You need 1 of packed cup basil leaves
3. Prepare 3 cloves of garlic
4. It’s 1/2 cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese
5. It’s 1/3 cup of extra virgin olive oil
6. You need 4 of chicken breast halves
7. You need 2 of zucchini, cut into 1/2 in slices and quartered
8. You need 1 lb of dry linguine
9. You need 1/2 cup of whipping cream

Step to make Creamy Walnut Pesto Linguine with Chicken and Zucchini:

1. Put a small pan on medium heat and add the walnut Let the nuts toast for 2 minutes, shaking the pan often to move them around. Add the nuts to a food processor along with the basil, garlic, parmesan and olive oil. Add a pinch of salt and pulse a dozen or so times until the pesto reaches a uniform and just slightly chunky consistency.
2. Cover the chicken breasts between sheets of cling film or parchment paper. Use a kitchen mallet, rolling pin or small heavy pot to pound the breasts until theyre 1/2 to 3/4 inch thicknes
3. Add a splash of veg oil to a large pan on medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and sear them in the pan, about 4 to 5 minutes per side depending on thicknes Remove the chicken to a plate to rest and wipe the pan clean. Youll need it again shortly. Put a large pot of salted water on high heat for the pasta.
4. Put the pan back on high heat and add a fresh splash of veg oil. Add the zucchini and fry until they start to caramelize and soften just a little, about 3 or 4 minute Season with salt and freshly cracked pepper. While youre cooking the zucchini, cook the linguine according to the package direction
5. Drag the cooked pasta from the pot to a large mixing bowl. Add 3 or 4 tablespoons of pesto as well as the cream, then toss to coat. If the pastas too thick, add a ladle or so of the pasta cooking Plate the linguine, and top with the chicken breast and zucchini.
6. Transfer any leftover pesto to a small container and top with a little extra virgin olive oil. Keep it in the fridge to be used again. Hint its amazing drizzled inside an omelette with a little cream cheese.

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