Creamy Pesto Pasta

With school back in session now, our family is in need of some quick-to-prepare meals on the menu.  And this simple pasta dish fits the bill perfectly!  Including chopping and sauteing the chicken, this go-to meal can be prepared in less than 30 minutes beginning to end.  And if you have leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken on hand, it could be done in only the time it takes to cook the noodles!  Super fast, creamy, and full of fresh basil flavor...this one is a winner at our house! 


Recipe Source:  See Jane in the Kitchen

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Posted by Lara.

The ingredients:


1-1/2 cups heavy cream

1/2 cup pesto

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

salt

pepper
3 cups shredded chicken (I used a rotisserie chicken)

1 pound penne pasta, cooked and drained

Directions:
Boil heavy cream, stirring constantly, over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until it thickens. Add pesto and stir then add Parmesan cheese. 

Stir until cheese melts and mixture is well-combined.  Salt and pepper to taste.

Toss with chicken and pasta.

Enjoy!

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