Easy One-Pan Garlic Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 2 chicken breasts, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
• 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
• 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1/2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup pesto
• 3 cups penne pasta, cooked and drained
• 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• Parmesan cheese to garnish
• Chopped basil to garnish