Chicken with Basil Cream on Angel Hair Pasta
Fresh tomatoes and basil make this quick and delicious Chicken with Basil Cream on Angel Hair Pasta the perfect summer meal.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 1160kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 ounces prosciutto
- 4 large cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups heavy cream I used unsweetened cashew milk
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup chopped fresh basil
- 12 ounces angel hair pasta cooked
- 2 Roma tomatoes chopped
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap, and pound until even thickness. Sprinkle with pepper and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken and saute for 10 to 15 minutes on each side until no longer pink inside. Remove from skillet and place on a plate.
- Add prosciutto and garlic to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the cream, Parmesan, and basil. Stir until cheese is melted.
- Slice the chicken into thin strips and place back in the skillet.
- Stir to combine and reduce heat to low. Simmer until chicken is heated through.
- Serve chicken over angel hair pasta, spooning additional sauce over the top.
- Garnish with chopped tomatoes, basil, and grated Parmesan.
Notes
- For creamy sauce, use heavy cream.
- For lactose-free, use unsweetened cashew milk or canned coconut milk.
- Any pasta will work, I was just in the mood for angel hair.
- If you can’t find prosciutto, substitute 3 to 4 slices of thick-cut bacon.
Nutrition
Calories: 1160kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 74g | Saturated Fat: 35g | Cholesterol: 278mg | Sodium: 549mg | Potassium: 955mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2315IU | Vitamin C: 8.2mg | Calcium: 255mg | Iron: 2.1mg