▢4 chicken breasts grilled and sliced ▢1 lb penne cooked ▢1/4 cup butter ▢1-2 whole lemons (depending on how much lemon you want in it – I use only 1) ▢3/4 cup heavy whipping cream ▢1/4 cup Half and Half ▢1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated ▢salt and pepper to taste ▢1/2 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
STEP-1
Cook pasta as directed on the box. Reserve one cup of water, and set pasta aside.
STEP-2
In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Squeeze in the juice of lemon(s) and whisk together.
STEP-3
Pour half & half and cream together and whisk until hot. Dump in cheese and whisk until melted. Add salt and pepper to taste.
STEP-4
Check consistency and add hot pasta water until you reach your desired thickness. Stir in half of your basil.
STEP-5
Pour pasta and sauce into a large bowl. Add chicken, and sprinkle the remaining basil on top. ENJOY with some garlic bread.