2/3 cup basil pesto
1 (9 ounce) package fettuccine pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups pulled cooked chicken meat
2 cups sliced roasted sweet peppers
1/2 cup pitted olive, halved lengthwise
salt and pepper
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, plus more for the table
1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
2 Drain the pasta and reserve 1/3 cup of the pasta water.
3. Whisk the pasta water into the pesto.
4. While the pasta is cooking, heat the oil in a large skillet over
medium-high heat.
5. Add the garlic and cook, stirring until soft and fragrant, about 30
seconds.
6. Add the chicken, peppers, and olives and cook, stirring until hot, about
3 minutes.
7. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Add the pasta and cheese to the pesto and toss and combine.
9. Add the chicken mixture and combine.
10. Divide the pasta among 4 bowls and serve immediately.
11. Pass parmesan at the table.