Creamy Chicken Pasta With Lemon and Basil

Zutaten

• 1 lb chicken thighs
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 c chicken broth
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 1/3 c heavy cream
• 10 oz penne (or any pasta noodle)
• 5 large basil leaves, chopped
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried marjoram
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper

Zubereitung

1. 1

   Boil the pasta and set aside

2. 2

   Heat your pan on medium heat, with the...: Heat your pan on medium heat, with the olive oil

3. 3

   Mix together the chicken seasoning ingredients and rub...: Mix together the chicken seasoning ingredients and rub over the chicken thighs

4. 4

   Cook the chicken thighs in the pan, turning...: Cook the chicken thighs in the pan, turning half way through, cook until no longer pink in the middle then set aside

5. 5

   Turn heat down to low

6. 6

   Melt the butter in the pan then add...: Melt the butter in the pan then add the minced garlic and lemon zest, stirring for 2 minutes until fragrant

7. 7

   Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice and...: Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice and heavy cream

8. 8

   Turn the heat up to get the liquid...: Turn the heat up to get the liquid to a low boil for 2 minutes, careful it's not too hot and burns the sauce

9. 9

   Turn the heat down to low

10. 10

    Chop up the chicken and add it to...: Chop up the chicken and add it to the pan along with the cooked pasta

11. 11

    Chop the basil and add it to the...: Chop the basil and add it to the pan, mix everything together

12. 12

    The sauce will be very thin at this...: The sauce will be very thin at this point, as it cools it should thicken slightly (keep in mind the sauce for this recipe is intended to be creamy and thin, not super thick)

13. 13

    Serve