INGREDIENTS
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1 3/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
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1 teaspoon salt, divided
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3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
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Cooking spray
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20 ounces uncooked farfalle (bow tie pasta)
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1 tablespoon butter
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk, divided
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 (3.5-ounce) jar commercial pesto (about 1/3 cup)
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3/4 cup half-and-half
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2 cups (8 ounces) shredded fresh Parmesan cheese, divided
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4 cups halved grape tomatoes (about 2 pints)
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1/2 cup chopped fresh basil