Zesty Chicken & Pasta Dish (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 big chicken breasts
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Salt
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Pepper
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, chopped
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1 cup heavy cream
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1/2 cup chicken broth
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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Zest of 1 lemon
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1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
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8 oz bowtie pasta
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Fresh parsley, diced
# Steps to Follow:
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Fill a big pot with salted water and bring it to a boil. Toss in your bowtie pasta and let it cook till it's al dente, following the box directions. Don't forget to save 1/2 cup of the pasta water before you drain it. You might need it later for the sauce.
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Wipe chicken breasts dry using paper towels. Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides. Warm up olive oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until it turns golden and is fully done, about 4-5 minutes each side. Put it on a plate and cover with foil to stay warm.
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Using the same pan, melt butter over medium heat. Toss in chopped garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until you can smell it. Pour chicken broth in and scrape the tasty browned bits from the bottom to add extra flavor.
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Turn the heat down low and add heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and Italian seasoning. Let everything bubble gently for 2-3 minutes so the flavors can mix. Add the Parmesan cheese bit by bit, stirring all the time until it melts completely and your sauce gets smooth.
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Dump the cooked pasta into the skillet and gently mix it with the sauce. If your sauce seems too thick, splash in some saved pasta water to thin it out. Cut up the chicken and lay it on top of the pasta. Sprinkle fresh parsley on top before you serve it.
# Additional Tips:
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Save some of the pasta cooking water to thin out your sauce if needed.