Chicken Pesto Pasta

recipe

• 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!