Spence's Pesto Chicken Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 lb. chicken breasts, cut into cubes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup prepared pesto
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 lb. box of fettuccine pasta, cooked and drained

Directions

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the cubed chicken and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
3. Cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
4. Reduce the heat to low and add the pesto and heavy cream. Stir to combine.
5. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and stir to combine.
6. Simmer for 5 minutes.
7. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• Pesto is a traditional Italian sauce made from basil, garlic, olive oil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese.
• Pesto can be used in a variety of dishes, from pasta to pizza to grilled meats.
• Fettuccine is a type of pasta that is long and flat, similar to spaghetti.