[Italian] How to cook Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta

Ingredients

• 12 ounces penne noodles, cooked al dente according to package instructions, drained and patted dry
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to ½ inch thickness
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 cup of homemade basil pesto OR 1 small jar of store-bought pesto
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1½ cups half and half or heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic

• 2 roma tomatoes, diced
• ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
• fresh parsley, finely chopped

Directions