Ok, just to give this justice, it is holy goodness. Well maybe it is not quite holy...but it's close.
Cook about 1-2 chicken breasts. (I'll use whatever I have. Marinated or salt and peppered. From a rotisserie chicken- whatever as long as it is cooked and yummy. ) Chopped.
I steam up some broccoli and peas - just in the microwave in a bowl with a microwave safe lid and a little bit of water. You could add other things like artichokes might be yummy or sundried tomatoes but I usually just stick with peas and broc) :) I would say equally about 4-6 cups. Also, salt these immediately after cooking you will use less to get them tasting yummy. :)
Cook your pasta in salted water- about a pound. I love bowtie pasta because it is pretty but I will throw it in with spaghetti when I don't have bowtie so whatever is great.
In sauce pan:
1/2 c butter (hence the holy goodness) -allow to melt then add olive oil
1/3 c olive oil
fresh garlic, minced or pressed-cook one minute. This you must watch so that you don't burn the butter or the garlic because they will burn up quickly.
Right at the end add basil. (Fresh is always better right? But I like the dried just as well for the most part so either is great. and sorry I don't have an exact measurement. add a little if you don't like basil much add more if you do. :) The woman that I originally got this from added chopped pistacios right at the end as well. I don't because I don't want to spend the money but it is delicious either way. But what isn't when covered in butter? :)
Oh and of course at the end, I just toss everything together and make sure all the components are warm and toss with sauce and salt if needed and top with grated cheese. :)
Slightly less fattening- I actually don't usually add all the butter I use between 1/4c or a little more. I feel a little guilty eating SO much butter. But either way this dish is devoured and if it's not all gone after dinner the leftovers are highly sought after. ;) My whole family LOVES this dish so I hope you enjoy it too!
Comment and let me know if you have questions.
