Chicken and pesto pasta

INGREDIENTS(Serves 2)

1 boneless chicken breast sliced in half
Penne pasta boiled al dente
3 Tbsps green pesto
Olive oil
Fresh basil
Barbecue spices
Parmesan shavings
125 ml whipping cream (optional)
1/4 tsp chilli flakes (optional)
Pinenuts
Salt and pepper

METHOD

Heat 2 Tbsps of oil in a frying pan
Place the chicken in the hot pan.
Sprinkle some barbecue spice on and season
Grill the chicken for 2 minutes on one side then flip over. Slice into thin strips and set aside.
Heat 1 Tbsp of olive oil in a saucepan. 
Toast the pinenuts for 2 minutes.
Add the chicken slices
Add the cream if using otherwise add 125 ml milk. 
Add the pesto and chilli flakes then the cooked pasta. Cover and heat gently for 2-3 minutes making sure the chicken is hot. 
Stir in the fresh basil leaves. 
Mix and served topped with parmesan shavings