Chicken Pesto Pasta

One-pot, ready in about 25 minutes. Cream cheese blocks are usually marked by the ounce — use those lines to cut 3 oz. Penne works best; bowties or rotini also work, but avoid gluten-free, chickpea, or whole wheat pasta since they absorb liquid differently. Keep the broth at a strong simmer and the lid on so the pasta cooks evenly. Boneless chicken thighs can replace the breast.