Garlic Chicken Pesto Pasta

By Jacky H

4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp Canola Oil
• 2 Chicken breasts sliced into 1/2 inch strips
• 2 Tbsp chopped garlic
• 1/2 Tbsp Kosher Salt
• 1/2 Tbsp freshy ground pepper
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 pesto
• 3 cups cooked penne pasta
• 3/4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• Parmesan Cheese to garnish
• Chopped Basil to garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the oil in the pan on high heat. Combine the chicken, salt and pepper cooking until the chicken is browned.

Then, mix in the heavy cream, parmesan and pesto, stirring until evenly combined.

Next, bring to a boil and cook until the sauce has reduced, about 5-7 minutes.

Toss in the pasta and cherry tomatoes, stirring until evenly coated. Remove from heat.

To serve, sprinke parmesan cheese and basil on top.