Pesto Chicken Pasta

Ingredients

• •8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
• •2 chicken breasts, sliced
• •1 tbsp olive oil
• •1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• •1/2 cup basil pesto
• •Salt to taste
• •Black pepper to taste
• •Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
• •Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced chicken breasts and season with salt and black pepper.

3. 3

   Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes, or until browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.

5. 5

   Stir in the basil pesto until the chicken and tomatoes are well coated.

6. 6

   Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together thoroughly to combine.

7. 7

   Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves, if desired.