Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe Recipes Net

Ingredients

1tbspolive oil

1lbchicken breasts,boneless, skinless, cut into bite sized pieces

salt and pepper,to taste

1½tspgarlic,minced

¾tspItalian seasoning

12ozshort pasta,such as farfalle

1cupbasil pesto

1cupcherry tomatoes,halved

¼cupparmesan cheese,finely grated

1tbspfresh parsley,chopped, or basil

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then add salt to taste. Cook the pasta according to package directions.

Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Place the chicken in the pan, then season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Add the garlic and Italian seasoning, then cook for 1 minute.

Drain the pasta, then pour it into the pan with the chicken. Add the pesto, then toss to coat evenly.

Add the cherry tomatoes, then gently fold them into the pasta.

Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and parsley, serve, and enjoy!