Shelly's Recipe

PENNE WITH CHICKEN AND PESTO

Category: Pasta - Meat

16 oz pkg penne pasta
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips
2 cloves garlic minced
Salt and pepper
1 1/4 c heavy cream
1/4 c pesto
3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

Cook pasta according to pkg directions. Drain. In a large skillet, add butter and olive oil. Saute chicken and garlic in oil until chicken is almost cooked. Reduce heat and stir in salt and pepper, cream, pesto, and cheese. Cook until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in cooked pasta. Serves 8