Monday, August 11, 2008

CHICKEN WITH PARMESAN NOODLES

INGREDIENTS
1 9oz. pkg. refrigerated angel hair pasta
4 large carrots, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp. butter
1 1/2 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup purchased basil pesto
1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
Olive oil (optional)
Fresh Basil (optional)

Cook pasta according to package directions.Meanwhile, in a 12-inch skillet cook carrots in 1 tablespoon melted butter over medium heat for 3 minutes. Cut Chicken in 1-inch cubes. Add chicken;cook and stir for 4 to 5 minutes or until no pink remains in chicken. Add pesto; toss to coat.Drain pasta. Return to pan;toss with remaining butter butter. Serve with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and ground black pepper. Drizzle with olive oil;top with basil.

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