Pesto Pasta with Chicken

Ingredients

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• 1 (16 ounce) package pasta
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• 2 tablespoons olive oil
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• ½ cup chopped onion
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• 2 ½ tablespoons pesto
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• salt to taste
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• ground black pepper to taste
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• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
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Instructions

1. 1
   Gather all ingredients.
2. 2
   Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in pasta and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer into a large bowl.
3. 3
   Meanwhile, heat oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, about 3 minutes.
4. 4
   Stir in pesto, salt, and pepper until warmed through.
5. 5
   Add pesto mixture to hot pasta; stir in grated cheese and toss well to coat.