Delicious Chicken and Pesto Pasta Recipe

Looking for a quick and easy pasta dish that's packed with flavor? Try this Chicken and Pesto Pasta recipe! This dish is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or a lazy weekend meal. The combination of tender chicken, al dente pasta, and flavorful pesto sauce is sure to please your taste buds.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of penne pasta
• 2 chicken breasts, sliced into thin pieces
• 1/2 cup of basil pesto
• 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper, to taste

To start, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook until al dente, according to the package instructions.While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.Once the pasta is done cooking, drain it and return it to the pot. Add the cooked chicken and garlic to the pot as well.

Next, add the basil pesto and grated Parmesan cheese to the pot. Stir everything together until the pasta is coated in the pesto sauce.

Serve the Chicken and Pesto Pasta hot, garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.