Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta with Tomatoes
This chicken pesto pasta is made with a creamy pesto sauce and tender and juicy chicken. Made in just 30 minutes this chicken pesto pasta makes for a really easy dinner idea.
Ingredients
- 12 oz Penne Pasta
- 1 lb Chicken Breast
- 1/2 Cup Half and Half
- 1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese
- 6 oz Basil Pesto
- 1/2 Cup Cherry Tomatoes
- 3 Cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1/8 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 Teaspoon Pepper
- 1/2 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil.
- Add the pasta and let cook for 7-9 minutes or until the pasta is al dente.
- Strain the water from the pasta and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and once hot add one tablespoon olive oil.
- Add the chicken and season with pepper and Italian season. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked. Reaching 165°. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and cook until fragrant. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add to the skillet cooking for 2-3 minutes.
- Lower the temperature to low and stir in half and half, parmesan cheese, and basil pesto until fully combined.
- Lastly add in cooked chicken and pasta and stir until the pasta and chicken are fully coated with the pesto sauce.