Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts (seasoned and grilled)
  • 24 ounces pasta
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon cream cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup basil (or spinach optional)

Instruction

  • Cook the pasta in boiling, salted water until a la dente (or done the way you like it).
  • Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of the pasta water.
  • Add the Parmesan to a large bowl.
  • Melt the butter in a medium, heavy skillet over medium heat.
  • Once the butter is melted turn the heat down to medium low.
  • Add the cream and cream cheese.
  • Stir constantly until it gets smooth and thickens (just a few minutes).
  • The sauce is ready when you can pull the back of a serving spoon through it and it leaves a trail.
  • Pour the sauce over the Parmesan, let stand a few minutes, and then stir until smooth.
  • Taste and add the salt, pepper, and garlic powder as needed.
  • Add the pasta to a serving bowl or platter.
  • Pour the reserved pasta water over it and mix in.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Top with the chicken and chopped basil.
  • Serve immediately.