Garlic Chicken Pasta with Spinach

Garlic Chicken Pasta with Spinach

6 Tbsp olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
3 chicken breasts, cubed
Salt and pepper
1# penne pasta
5 oz fresh spinach (I used a bit less)
1 Tbsp dried basil, or 1/2 cup fresh
6 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 cup parmesan cheese
Heat olive oil, garlic, and red pepper in a small glass bowl in the microwave for about 1 minute to blend flavors. Pour about 1 Tbsp of the flavored oil in a skillet. Salt and pepper chicken and cook in the oil over medium high heat till browned and juices run clear. Cook pasta in salted water, drain well. Add cooked chicken and all remaining ingredients to the pasta. Stir in the rest of the flavored olive oil. Toss lightly till all ingredients are well combined. Serve immediately.