Lunch: Trader Joe's Pesto Penne with Chicken

Recipe by Lindsay Funston Trader Joe's make a killer fresh pesto; brighten it up with roasted red peppers in this healthy pasta.

Ingredients

1 lb. penne
1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken tenders
1 container Trader Joe's Pesto
1 jar roasted red and yellow peppers
kosher salt
Grated Parmesan, for garnish

Instructions

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, and return to pot.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, sear chicken until cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes, flipping once.
Add pesto, roasted red peppers, chicken, and 1/4 cup pasta water to pot and toss until combined and creamy. Season with salt and garnish with Parmesan.

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