Pesto Chicken Pasta

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 ounces uncooked garden rotini pasta (or what ever pasta you want to use)
• 1 1/2 cups leftover mixed vegetables (we like peas,corn,carrots)
• 1 (14 g) envelope pesto sauce mix
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 cup cubed cooked chicken (you could even use shredded if you like)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• parmesan cheese, if desired

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta according to package directions; add veggies during the last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking.
• 2 in a small saucepan, whisk the pesto mix, cornstarch, and milk until smooth.
• 3 bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes, or until thickened.
• 4 stir in chicken, salt, and pepper.
• 5 drain pasta and veggies.
• 6 place in a large serving bowl.
• 7 add chicken mixture and toss to coat.
• 8 sprinkle with walnuts if desired.
• 9 sprinkle with parmesan cheese if desired.