Garlic Chicken Pesto Pasta

Garlic Chicken Pesto Pasta
Are you craving pasta? Well, here is a simple recipe that will satisfy your carbo-licious cravings. After making this dish you will find yourself singing, “It’s amore!”

Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts, cubed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
• 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1/2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 3 cups penne pasta (or any favorite pasta), cooked and drained
• 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• Parmesan cheese to garnish
• Chopped basil to garnish

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a pan over high heat. Combine chicken, garlic, salt, and pepper and cook until chicken is browned.
2. Mix in heavy cream, parmesan, cherry tomatoes and basil. Stir until evenly combined.
3. Bring to a boil and cook until the sauce has reduced (about 5–7 minutes).
4. Toss in pasta. Stir until evenly coated. Remove from heat.
5. To serve, sprinkle Parmesan and basil on top.