Spicy Chicken Pasta with Bacon and Peas

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

chicken breast, skinless and boneless, halved horizontally

salt

1/2 tsp

red pepper flakes

1 tsp

dry basil

1 tbsp

olive oil

8 oz

penne pasta (use gluten free pasta for gluten free version)

1 cup

frozen green peas

1 tbsp

olive oil

garlic cloves, minced

1/2 tsp

red pepper flakes

1 15 ounce can

tomato sauce (I used Hunt's)

1/2 tsp

dry basil

1 cup

mozzarella cheese, grated

1/2 cup

heavy cream

slices bacon, cooked, drained of fat, chopped