Spinach Pesto

Step 1

Cook pasta according to directions.

Step 2

Meanwhile, make the sauce, in a 4 cup measuring cup or similar add spinach, basil, chicken broth, chicken bouillon, garlic, onion, and cheese, blend with an immersion blender or place ingredients into a blender or food processor until smooth and well blended.

Step 3

In a saucepan (or the pot you cooked pasta in) add the oil and butter, saute over medium heat the garlic, add in the flour and combine. Slowly pour in the spinach sauce, and stir until thick. Add in the cream and stir.

Step 4

Heat chicken or allow it to heat in the sauce.

Step 5

Turn off the heat and add the lemon juice and stir well.

Step 6

Pour the sauce over the pasta with the chicken, top with nuts, capers, salt and pepper and add additional cheese.