Basil Chicken and Pasta

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter 
• 2 teaspoons basil dried
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper black
• 1 cup heavy cream 
• 0.3 cup parmesan cheese grated
• 12 ounce rotini pasta 
• 1 pound chicken breast halves boneless skinless cut into 1/2 inch cubes

Equipment

• frying pan
• pot

Directions

1. In a large pot with boiling salted water cook rotini pasta until al dente.
2. Drain.
3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet melt the butter or margarine.
4. Add the chopped chicken and garlic, saute until lightly brown and juices run clear. Stir in the ground black pepper, dried basil, heavy cream, and grated Parmesan cheese. Bring to a boil and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.
5. Toss drained pasta with basil sauce and serve immediately.