Chicken with Parmesan Noodles

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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)

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.