Easy Pesto Chicken Pasta for Two With Oven Roasted Tomatoes

Easy Pesto Chicken Pasta for Two With Oven Roasted Tomatoes

from bakingmischief.com

This Easy Pesto Chicken Pasta for Two looks and tastes great but couldn’t be easier to throw together.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 4 ounces (1 1/3 cup) penne pasta
  • 8 ounces (about 1 small) boneless skinless chicken breast (cubed)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 2 tablespoons pesto
  • 1/4 cup (1oz) shredded Parmesan cheese (plus more for topping)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly grease. Toss cherry tomato halves with olive oil and spread out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and bake for 15 to 17 minutes, until nicely roasted.

  2. 2

    Once your tomatoes go into the oven, bring a pot of lightly salted water to boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions and set aside.