Pasta con pollo e basilico

Ingredienti

• 150 g pasta
• 200 g chicken breast ((1 breast))
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• pinch black pepper
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 100 g low fat cream cheese
• 40 ml semi skimmed milk
• 1 tbsp plain flour
• 30 g Parmesan (finely grated)
• 10-15 basil leaves

Preparazione

1. 1

   Cook your pasta in salted boiling water as per the packet's instructions

2. 2

   Cut the chicken into fine slices

3. 3

   Add the olive oil to a pan on a medium high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken and stir until it is golden brown

4. 4

   Turn the heat to low and add the salt, pepper and garlic

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, mix together the low fat cream cheese, milk and flour

6. 6

   Once the pasta is cooked but still al dente (with a slight bite), add it to the chicken. Make sure you reserve the water the pasta has cooked in

7. 7

   Add the cream cheese mixture and stir through. Add a splash of pasta water to loosen the sauce to your preference

8. 8

   Add the Parmesan and tear in the basil. Stir through and serve immediately