Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta

What you need:

• 12 oz. penne pasta
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 chicken breasts, sliced thinly lengthwise
• 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
• 1 jar pesto
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 2 Tbsp. flour
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 2 tsp. minced garlic
• 2 roma tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Season chicken with Italian seasoning on both sides and cook for 4 to 6 minutes on each side until the chicken is cooked through.
4. Remove from skillet and slice into strips. Set aside.
5. Melt butter in the skillet the chicken was cooked in. Add garlic and saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Then add flour and cook for 1 more minute.
6. Slowly add heavy cream in and whisk to avoid clumps. Once smooth, add pesto. Cook until thickened. Stir in tomato and Parmesan cheese.
7. Add sauce to noodles. Serve topped with sliced chicken.

Recipe from Creme de la Crumb