Thursday, May 16, 2019

Grilled Chicken with Lemon Basil Pasta

From The Pioneer Woman

Ingredients

4 whole, grilled chicken breasts
1 lb penne pasta, cooked al dente with 1 c reserved pasta water
1/2 stick of butter
3 - 4 whole lemons, juiced
3/4 c heavy cream
1/4 c half-and-half
1 1/2 c grated parmesan
Salt and pepper, to taste
20 whole basil leaves, chopped

Directions

In the pan the pasta was cooked in, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, squeeze in the lemon juice. Whisk together until combined. pour in cream and half-and-half. Whisk until hot. Melt in cheese, season with salt and pepper. Check consistency, add pasta water as needed. Toss sauce with pasta. Add in the basil and chicken and serve.

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