2 c pine nuts (can use blanched almonds or a mix of the two) .
4-6 tbsps butter, for noodles .
salt & freshly ground black pepper .
2 garlic cloves, peeled .
2 tbsps olive oil .
parmesan cheese, grated, for passing at the table .
1/4 c soft butter .
CILANTRO SAUCE .
1/4 c chicken stock .
12 boneless skinless chicken breasts .
1 1/2 c parmesan cheese, grated .
2 1/4 c fresh cilantro, firmly packed
Directions
Step #1 Spice up chicken breasts with salt & pepper.
Step #2 Roll in flour & shake off the excess.
Step #3 In a heavy skillet, heat butter & brown lightly the breasts on both sides.
Step #4 Add the chicken stock, cover & let simmer for about 10 mins.
Step #5 While chicken is simmering, prepare the Cilantro Sauce.
Step #6 In a food processor/blender fitted with the steel blade add 2 c of cilantro, the pine nuts (or almonds or the mix of both), Parmesan cheese & garlic & mix into a paste.
Step #7 Add softened butter & then slowly pour olive oil through the feed tube until mixture is the consistency of heavy cream.
Step #8 Set aside.
Step #9 Cook fettuccine according to package directions.
Step #10 Drain & place on a large platter.
Step #11 Toss with butter.
Step #12 Toss in the Cilantro Sauce, reserving some to use as a spread for the chicken.
Step #13 Place the chicken on a separate platter & sprinkle the remaining fresh cilantro on top.
Step #14 Serve the remaining Cilantro Sauce on the side.
Step #15 Pass grated Parmesan at the table.
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