Zesty Lemon-Garlic Chicken Pasta Skillet

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
• 8 oz fusilli pasta
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fusilli pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is lightly browned and cooked through.