Pesto Chicken Pasta

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the farfalle in salted boiling water; save 0.5 cup pasta water and drain.

2. 2

   Season bite-size chicken pieces with salt and pepper and cook in olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 7 to 8 minutes until cooked through.

3. 3

   Add the halved cherry tomatoes and spinach and stir 2 minutes until the spinach wilts.

4. 4

   Turn the heat to low, add the pasta, pesto, a squeeze of lemon, and enough pasta water to coat everything.

5. 5

   Top with parmesan. For picky eaters, set aside some plain buttered pasta and chicken before adding pesto.