Tuxedo Pasta (served Warm)

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 6 ounces bow tie pasta
• 3 tablespoons butter (divided)
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced (or chopped)
• 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons dry wine or 2 tablespoons water
• 3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped or 3 teaspoons dried basil
• 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
• 1 lemon, juice and zest of

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta according to package directions.
• 2 meanwhile, melt 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium high heat.
• 3 (here i decide whether i want to chop the raw chicken into bite-sized pieces and cook it or cook the breast whole and then shred. add extra cooking time if you choose the latter.).
• 4 add chicken and mushrooms, cook until light golden brown.
• 5 add zucchini and peppers, continue cooking until veggies are tender.
• 6 add wine and lemon juice and simmer for one minute. remove from heat.
• 7 stir in lemon rind, basil and 1 tbsp butter.
• 8 toss with hot pasta and ½ cup cheese.
• 9 place on serving platter, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and serve.