Lemon Basil Chicken Pasta

Ingredienti

• 8 oz linguine, important, if you increase the pasta amount you must double sauce or will be too bland
• 2 chicken breasts
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 roma tomatoes, skins peeled (boil for 30 seconds and they should peel off) and cut into sixths
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• salt and pepper
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1/2 package fresh basil, about 5 extra large basil leaves, chopped
• 1/2 c parmigiano cheese, grated
• 1/2 c pasta water + more if needed

Preparazione

1. 1

   Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder,...: Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper

2. 2

   Pan sear the chicken, let sit until everything...: Pan sear the chicken, let sit until everything else is done (so juices do not run out) then cut into pieces

3. 3

   Cook the pasta per package directions (plus a...: Cook the pasta per package directions (plus a few pinches of salt), you'll transfer the noodles straight into the sauce (make sure to reserve 1/2 c pasta water)

4. 4

   Heat a large saute pan over low heat

5. 5

   Add in olive oil, butter and garlic

6. 6

   Cook for 5 minutes until garlic is fragrant

7. 7

   Add in the tomatoes and lemon juice

8. 8

   Cover the pan and cook an additional 5...: Cover the pan and cook an additional 5 minutes

9. 9

   Uncover the pan and transfer the cooked pasta...: Uncover the pan and transfer the cooked pasta noodles directly to it along with 1/2 c pasta water

10. 10

    Add the lemon zest, chopped basil, most of...: Add the lemon zest, chopped basil, most of the parmigiano reggiano and the cut up chicken

11. 11

    Toss everything together

12. 12

    Serve up your lemon basil chicken pasta with...: Serve up your lemon basil chicken pasta with a bit more fresh parmigiano