And then there was Creamy Pesto Chicken

The first time I made this was in college, and it was sort of one of those "what do I do with these chicken breast" moments.  I diced it, added it to my pan, and then went rummaging through my cupboard for 'something else.'  My hand stopped on a bottle of premade pesto, and so I dumped a bunch into my pan.  For whatever reason, I kept thinking "what else, what else" and turned to the fridge.  There was some leftover half & half, and lo and behold, Creamy Pesto Chicken was born.  Now I realize I'm not the first to think of this combination or ingredients, but at least I satisfy myself knowing I thought of it all on my own!

Creamy Pesto Chicken
Difficulty: Easy
Time: About 20-30 minutes cook time

Serves: Depends on how much you make.  I only got three servings out of the pictures, but that's partially because my husband tends to not eat anything all day and then indulges on dinner.

Requires: Nothing fancy!

• 1 lb Boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3-4 healthy spoonfuls of Pesto sauce - pre-made or homemade.  A warning on the pre-made - several brands actually use a bunch of spinach and try to pass it off as basil.  Check the ingredient list for one made only with basil.
• 1 c Fat-free Half & Half (again, Land-o-lakes is the only people I know who make it)
• 1 container Fage Fat Free Yogurt (you can also use sour cream)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: Pasta

1. Heat a pan over medium heat and spray it lightly with cooking spray.  Add your chicken and three or four spoonfuls of pesto sauce per pound of chicken. 
   
2. Cook until the chicken is cooked all the way through, somewhere between ten to fifteen minutes of cooking.
   
3. If you pan is really hot, let it cool before this next step.  Reduce heat to medium-low and carefully add in the half & half.  You want to keep anything made with dairy not hotter than a light simmer, or it'll separate.  Next, add in the Greek yogurt.  This gives the sauce an amazing flavor!  Take a sample and decide if you'd like more pesto, and salt and pepper to your preference.
   
4. Simmer the sauce for a few minutes.  If you use real Half & Half, it'll thicken as it cooks.  Set the pan aside and you'll find that the sauce will thicken as it stands.  Serve alone or over pasta.  It's deliciousness either way!