Chicken Pesto Pasta

Step 1

Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. Halve the chicken lengthwise.

Step 2

Heat a drizzle of oil on a pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken. Season with salt & pepper. Sear undisturbed, 5-7 min on each side, until fully cooked (internal temp reaches 165°F). Transfer to a plate or cutting board.

Step 3

In a pot of salted, boiling water, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Strain the pasta.

Step 4

Slice the chicken.

Step 5

Add the pasta to the same pan over low heat. Add onion powder, pesto & parmesan cheese. Mix it all together.

Step 6

Add in the sliced chicken. Mix it all together. Add the peas, stir & cook 2 more min.

Step 7

Serve hot, topped with more parmesan cheese. Enjoy!