Garlic and Lemon Chicken Pasta

It’s no secret around here that I’m not a great cook, however, since beginning my challenge of trying at least one new recipe a week, I feel like I’ve gained a lot of knowledge and more experience in cooking. Now, I still have a long long lonnggg way to go, but I’m getting there! This week, I’m sharing yet another pasta recipe with you all. It was too good not to share it! Seriously, it was a huge hit with my husband AND my (almost) 2 year old! Meaning: It will be a staple recipe in our household.

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:
1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil
1 pound of boneless chicken breast chopped up into cubes
1 teaspoon of salt and pepper
2 teaspoons of minced garlic
2 cups of chicken broth
1 cup of water
2 cups of penne pasta
1/4 cup of lemon juice
3/4 cup of shredded parmesan
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves

Directions:
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil over medium high and brown your chicken breasts. lower the heat and add the minced garlic. Cook for one minute with the chicken. Add the chicken broth, water and uncooked pasta to your mixture. Bring to a boil and then cover and turn down the heat to low. Cook covered for 15 minutes and then cook uncovered for five to seven minutes. Add lemon juice, basil and shredded parmesan cheese. Mix it well. Add a little pepper to taste and garnish with fresh cut lemons if desired.

Enjoy!

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