Ingredients
1 box penne pasta , or any small shape
4 tbsp pesto
1 boneless skinless chicken breast
2 tbsp olive oil
¼ cup parmesan, grated
¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
¼ cup pasta water
1 cup basil, chopped
Preparation
Put pasta water up to boil with some salt to flavor the water.
Cook pasta according to box instructions.
Be sure to reserve ¼ cup of pasta water before draining the noodles.
While the pasta cooks, in a small fry pan, heat olive oil and cook chicken breast until cooked through.
You may also choose to use leftover cooked chicken instead.
When pasta is ready, combine all ingredients and stir well.