Quick, easy and tasty. This Chicken & Basil Pasta is the perfect midweek meal that is deliciously creamy but healthier than you might think.
Cook your pasta in salted boiling water as per the packet's instructions
Cut the chicken into fine slices
Add the olive oil to a pan on a medium high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken and stir until it is golden brown
Turn the heat to low and add the salt, pepper and garlic
In a separate bowl, mix together the low fat cream cheese, milk and flour
Once the pasta is cooked but still al dente (with a slight bite), add it to the chicken. Make sure you reserve the water the pasta has cooked in
Add the cream cheese mixture and stir through. Add a splash of pasta water to loosen the sauce to your preference
Add the Parmesan and tear in the basil. Stir through and serve immediately
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