How To Make Basil Chicken and Pasta Recipe
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Handful of fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
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Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
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Add cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes until softened.
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Stir in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
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Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
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Slice the cooked chicken into thin strips and add it back to the skillet along with the cooked pasta. Stir until well combined and heated through.
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Remove from heat and stir in chopped basil leaves.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 460kcal
- Total Fat : 18g
- Saturated Fat : 6g
- Cholesterol : 95mg
- Sodium : 280mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 46g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 30g
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