Chicken and Pasta With Lemon Pesto

Gather the ingredients.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente according to package directions.

When pasta is done, drain well and keep warm.

In a large saucepan, combine the butter, oil, and garlic over medium-high heat.

When the garlic begins to sizzle, add the chicken cubes and sprinkle them with salt and pepper.

Stir over medium heat until chicken is almost cooked through, about 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low.

Add all but 3 tablespoons of the pesto. Add 3 tablespoons of the lemon juice, the lemon zest, and Parmesan cheese.

Toss over medium heat until chicken is thoroughly cooked, and the mixture is hot. Add the peas and cook for 2 to 3 minutes longer until just warmed.

Place the warm pasta in a serving bowl and top with the chicken mixture.

In a small bowl, combine the remaining 3 tablespoons of pesto with the remaining lemon juice.

Drizzle the lemon pesto over the pasta and chicken. Serve immediately.

Enjoy.