Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe
Flavorful lemon chicken pasta is covered in a delicious sauce made from lemons, whipping cream, cheese, and fresh basil.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts grilled and sliced
- 1 lb penne cooked
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1-2 whole lemons (depending on how much lemon you want in it - I use only 1)
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup Half and Half
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta as directed on the box. Reserve one cup of water, and set pasta aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Squeeze in the juice of lemon(s) and whisk together.
- Pour half & half and cream together and whisk until hot. Dump in cheese and whisk until melted. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Check consistency and add hot pasta water until you reach your desired thickness. Stir in half of your basil.
- Pour pasta and sauce into a large bowl. Add chicken, and sprinkle the remaining basil on top. ENJOY with some garlic bread. Yum!
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Nutrition
Serving: 4g | Calories: 1003kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 69g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 250mg | Sodium: 594mg | Potassium: 1166mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1388IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 237mg | Iron: 3mg