Pesto Pasta with Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 package bow tie pasta , 16 ounce
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 2 skinless , boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes , or to taste
• 0.5 cups pesto sauce
• 0.33 cups oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes , drained and cut into strips

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic until tender.

4. 4

   Stir in chicken and season with red pepper flakes. Cook until chicken is golden and cooked through.

5. 5

   Combine pasta, chicken, pesto, and sun-dried tomatoes in a large bowl; toss to coat evenly.