Grilled Chicken & Pasta with Basil-Cream Sauce

What you need:

    • 8 oz. orechiette pasta
    • 1 lb. chicken fingers
    • 1 tsp. dried basil
    • Salt and pepper
    • Garlic powder
    • 2 tbsp. butter
    • 3 green onions, chopped
    • 3 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
    • 4 medium tomatoes, diced
    • 4 tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
    • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 1/2 cup milk
    • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
    • 1/2 tsp. salt

Directions:

    1. Cook pasta according to directions; drain. Set aside.
    2. Season chicken with dried basil, salt, pepper, and garlic. Grill. Set aside.
    3. Melt butter in a skillet. Add green onions and Italian seasoning. Saute for 5 minutes.
    4. Add garlic and saute for 1 more minute. Stir in tomatoes, 3 tbsp. fresh basil, cream, milk, and hot pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
    5. Whisk in Parmesan until melted.
    6. Serve pasta topped with chicken, then sauce, then a little more fresh basil.

Recipe from Fabulously Fun Food