Chicken Pesto pasta

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 onion
• 4 garlic
• 2 chicken breasts
• 1 cups light cream
• 1/4 grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cups pesto
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 4 cups al dente pasta
• 2 cups broccoli florets

Instructions

1. Begin by cooking the pasta in a large pot according to package directions. Add the broccoli into the pasta pot 1 minute before turning off the heat. Drain, set aside.
2. While the pasta is cooking, pour 1 tablespoon oil into a large pan. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes or until golden. Add the garlic and cook for just a few seconds then add the sliced chicken. Season with salt and pepper and cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes or until browned.
3. Add the parmesan, cream, pesto, and salt and pepper. Simmer mixture for 2-3 minutes. Add the cooked pasta and broccoli. Stir until fully combined. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and garnish with more parmesan.