CHICKEN PESTO PENNE

CHICKEN PESTO PENNE image

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups cooked penne
1 chicken breast
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp. prepared pesto
1 Tbsp. olive tapenade
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup cream
2 Tbsp. crumbled feta OR diced fresh mozzarella
1/2 tsp. finely crushed red pepper flakes
Salt & Pepper to taste
shredded parmigiano or romano cheese, to taste

Steps:

Trim, wash and pat dry the chicken breast. Cut chicken into 1/2 inch cubes. sprinkle chicken with red pepper flakes, salt & pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet, add the chicken and saute until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add the pesto, tapenade and minced garlic, saute for 1 minute. Add the cream. Saute until cream begins to bubble. Add the cooked penne , making sure to mix throughly. Turn off the heat and add the feta or mozzarella, mix once more. Serve with grated cheese sprinkled on top.