Fettuccine in a Flash with Chicken and Pesto

 Ingredients:

1 pkg (12 oz) uncooked Fettuccine

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips, seasoned with salt and black pepper

1 jar (7oz) roasted red pepper, drained and chopped

1 1/4 cup light cream

1/3 cup (7oz container) prepared pesto

1/2 tsp salt

Optional *Grated parmesan cheese

Method:

Cook pasta, drain.  Slice and season Chicken.  In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil, add chicken.  Cook stirring frequently until chicken is thoroughly cooked about 5 minutes.  Add roasted red pepper, cook 1 min.  Add cream and simmer until thickened, about 3 min.  Remove from heat and stir in pesto and salt.  Toss hot pasta and sauce, sprinkle with cheese, if desired.  Makes 8 (1 cup) servings.

TIP: It's easy to cut slightly thawed chicken breasts.