Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8 ounces dried pasta (I used bowties)
  • 10 ounces cherry/grape tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup jarred basil pesto
  • 1 cup chopped cooked lean chicken

Instruction

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente.
  • While the pasta is cooking, cook the cherry tomatoes, pesto and chicken in a skillet over medium heat for 4 or 5 minutes, stirring often, until the tomatoes begin to soften.
  • With a large mug, scoop out 1/2 cup or so of pasta water before draining the pasta and set the water aside.
  • Drain the pasta and place it back in the pot.
  • Scrape the tomatoes and pesto mixture into the pasta and toss to coat.
  • Add pasta water a little at a time if you feel the sauce needs to be thinned a bit.
  • Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve hot.