CHICKEN WITH PESTO CREAM SAUCE

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Provided by Food Network

Yield 2 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 chicken breasts (3 ounces each), cut into 1-inch chunks
Salt and black pepper
1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
1 cup prepared pesto
½ cup white wine
1½ cups heavy cream
Penne or fettuccine, cooked and drained
Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

1. Spray skillet with cooking spray. Season chicken with salt and black pepper, as desired. Cook chicken over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes, until no longer pink in center. Remove from pan; set aside. 2. Cook bell pepper in skillet 3 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Return chicken to skillet. 3. Stir pesto into skillet. Add wine and cream. Cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring occasionally. 4. Add pasta; stir. Toss pasta with chicken and bell peppers. Serve warm, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.