Grilled Chicken & Lemon Basil Pasta

A simple lemony pasta dish that can be on the table in under 30 minutes!

We are such fans of lemon pasta dishes and this one is a Pioneer Woman recipe, so, of course, it’s on our favorites list!

What you need:

• 4 grilled chicken breasts, sliced

• 1 lb. penne, cooked al dente, reserve 1 cup pasta water

• 1/2 stick butter

• 3 whole lemons, juiced

• 3/4 cup heavy cream

• 1/4 cup half-and-half

• 1 1/2 cup Parmesan

• Salt and pepper

• 20 Basil leaves, chopped

Directions:

1. Melt butter over medium heat.

2. Add lemon juice, heavy cream, and half-and-half. Whisk until hot and bubbly.

3. Add cheese and salt and pepper, to taste. Stir until cheese is melted.

4. Add to cooked pasta and toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water, little by little, if needed to loosen up.

5. Add half the basil.

6. Serve pasta topped with chicken and more basil.

Recipe from The Pioneer Woman

Originally posted on Fantastical Sharing of Recipes on August 28, 2012