Chicken With Parmesan Noodles

• 9 ounces refrigerated angel hair pasta
• 4 large carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 12 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 14 cup purchased basil pesto (or homemade)
• 14 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
• olive oil (optional)
• fresh basil (optional)

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet cook carrots in 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat for about 3 minutes.
3. Cut chicken in 1-inch cubes.
4. Add chicken; cook and stir 4 to 5 minutes or until no pink remains in chicken.
5. Add pesto, toss to coat.
6. Drain pasta.
7. Return to pot; toss with remaining butter.
8. Serve with chicken mixture.
9. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and ground black pepper.
10. Drizzle with olive oil; top with basil (optional).
11. Note: I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts, because I thought the breasts might come out too dry and I prefer thighs in most recipes.
12. I couldn't find fresh angel hair pasta, so I used dry whole wheat angel hair pasta instead.
13. Also, if you have a food processor, use it to slice the carrots thin, made the job quick and easy.
14. Homemade pesto is a plus, I have plenty in the freezer, I'm not familiar with store-bought brands but it would make the job faster if you don't have any on hand.
15. The house smelled heavenly, we almost made complete pigs out of ourselves!

pasta, carrots, butter, chicken breasts, purchased basil pesto, parmesan cheese, olive oil, fresh basil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chicken-with-parmesan-noodles-264728 (may not work)