Easy Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta

This Easy Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta comes together in about 30 minutes with simple recipe! Creamy, cheesy and full of flavor, this dish will quickly be a new favorite! While those little packets are probably great for camping, stocking a bomb shelter, or keeping in your emergency hurricane supplies, I think regular weeknights call for something better.

Ingredients

• ½ pound penne pasta about 2 1/2 cups dry (half of a one pound box)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized chunks
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup half and half or all milk/cream
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
• 1 cup freshly shredded Mozzarella
• ½ cup fresh basil pesto or more, to taste
• Fresh basil for garnish, if desired

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