Basil Chicken and Pasta

Basil Chicken and Pasta
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 694.2
  • Total Fat: 31.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 150.6 mg
  • Sodium: 447.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 60.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
  • Protein: 43.8 g

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Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    10 ounces rotini pasta
    4 tablespoons butter
    1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into bite size pieces
    1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
    1 teaspoon pepper
    4 teaspoons dried basil
    2 cups half and half
    1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Tips

add some broccoli or red and green bell peppers


Directions

1. In a large pot with boiling salted water cook rotini pasta unitl done.

2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet melt the butter or margarine. Add the chopped chicken and garlic, saute until lightly brown and juices run clear. Stir in the ground black pepper, dried basil, half and half, and grated Parmesan cheese. Bring to a boil and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.

3. Toss drained pasta with basil sauce and serve immediately.

Serving Size: 4 servings