Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

penne pasta, or other favorite pasta

1 1/2

lbs. chicken breast fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces

3/4 tsp

kosher salt

1/2 tsp

black pepper

1 tbsp

olive oil

1 tbsp

unsalted butter

1 1/4 cups

whipping cream

1/4 cup

chicken stock

1/3 cup

pesto, homemade or my favorite store-brand is Filippo Berio

1/4 cup

parmesan cheese, grated

Fresh basil, diced for topping

Parmesan cheese, grated for topping