Tomato Basil Chicken Pasta

Spaghetti has always been one of my favorite meals.  This recipe is a nice twist on the traditional pasta dinner.

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 4 oz angel hair pasta
• 2 cups fresh Roma tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup basil, chopped
• 2 tsp. garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp. butter
• Salt and pepper
• Grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions:

• Place chicken breasts in a large plastic bag and pound until they're evenly thick.
• Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
• In a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium to high heat.
• While skillet heats ups, fill a medium-sized pot with water and bring to a boil to cook pasta.
• Once skillet is hot, cook chicken approximately 5 minutes per side.
• Once pasta water is boiling add pasta and let it cook until desired texture is acquired.
• When chicken is done, plate, and place to the side.
• Place tomatoes and butter in skillet and cook, while stirring, until butter is melted.
• Add garlic and basil, lower heat to a simmer.
• When pasta is done, drain and rinse in hot water, and place in a bowl.
• Slice chicken into thin slices and add to bowl.
• Top with tomato-basil sauce.
• Add a pinch of grated parmesan (optional)