Created by ImPat on August 3, 2020
Step 1: Cook pasta in a saucepan of boiling, salted water, following packet directions and then drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water.
Step 2: Meanwhile, heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large, deep frying pan over medium-high heat and add chicken and cook for 5 minutes each side or until browned and cooked through and then transfer to a plate and cover and rest for 5 minutes.
Step 3: Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in pan over medium-high heat and add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until softened.
Step 4: Now add flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until coated and then add stock and bring to the boil, stirring.
Step 5: Reduce heat to low and stir in cream and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes or until thickened slightly.
Step 6: Remove pan from heat and stir in tomato, pesto, rocket, pasta and reserved cooking water and season with salt and pepper.
Step 7: Thinly slice chicken and stir 3/4 of chicken into pasta and top pasta with remaining chicken and parmesan before serving.