INGREDIENTS
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12 ounces penne noodles, cooked al dente according to package instructions, drained and patted dry
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2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to ½ inch thickness
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1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
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1 cup of homemade basil pesto OR 1 small jar of store-bought pesto
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons flour
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1½ cups half and half or heavy cream
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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OPTIONAL:
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2 roma tomatoes, diced
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½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
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fresh parsley, finely chopped