Chicken with Parmesan Noodles

By kimvess

Ingredients

• 1 9 ounce package refrigerated angel hair pasta
• 4 large carrots, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1/4 cup purchased basil pesto
• 1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
• Olive oil (optional)
• Fresh basil (optional)

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from bhg.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.

2. Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet cook carrots in 1 tablespoon melted butter over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add chicken; cook and stir 4 to 5 minutes or until no pink remains in chicken. Add pesto; toss to coat.

3. Drain pasta. Return to pan; toss with remaining butter. Serve with chicken mixture. Sprinkle pasta with Parmesan cheese and ground black pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and top with basil. Makes 4 servings.