Ingredients
Pesto:
5 cloves garlic
2 c fresh basil
1/2 t salt
1/2 c freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/2 c pine nuts
1/4 c olive oil
Penne Chicken:
12 oz skinless boneless chicken breasts cut into strips
1/2 sweet red pepper cut into strips
1/2 medium onion cut into strips
1/4 c olive oil
1/4 c white wine
1/2 c heavy cream
Salt
Pepper
Red pepper flakes
Fresh parmesan
8 oz penne pasta
Preparation
Pesto: Pulse together first 5 ingredients until desired consistency. Add olive oil slowly until incorporated Set aside.
Make penne according to package instructions
While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in sauté pan. Add chicken, red pepper, and onion and sauté until chicken is browned Add white wine and simmer until liquid is reduced by half Add 2 T pesto, whipping cream, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for several more minutes until heated through and slightly thickened Drain pasta and toss with chicken mixture Garnish with fresh parmesan
