Pesto Pasta with Chicken
This chicken pesto pasta is easy and delicious. Serve with crusty bread and salad for a quick dinner. Use as much or as little pesto sauce as you like. Using homemade pesto will taste even better, but it adds to prep time. Enjoy!
bow tie pasta
1
(16 ounce) package
olive oil
1
teaspoon
garlic, minced
2
cloves
skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2
crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
1
pinch
pesto sauce
½
cup
oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and cut into strips
⅓
cup
 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
  Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic until tender, then stir in chicken and season with red pepper flakes. Cook until chicken is golden and cooked through.
  Combine pasta, chicken, pesto, and sun-dried tomatoes in a large bowl; toss to coat evenly.
