Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta | Recipe Cloud App

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 ounce Parmesan cheese (about 1/2 firmly packed cup finely grated or 1/3 cup store-bought grated), plus more for serving
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 small)
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus more as needed
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 12 ounces dried penne or other tube shaped pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 5 ounces baby spinach (about 5 cups)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup basil pesto
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)