Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta with Basil and Cheese - cookrisp

Ingredients

• ½ pound penne pasta (about 2 ½ cups dry)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized chunks
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup half and half (or milk/cream)
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
• 1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella
• ½ cup basil pesto (or more, to taste)
• Fresh basil for garnish, if desired