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Recipe:
Chicken:
1.5 pound chicken breasts, flattened
2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
1/2 a lemon, juiced
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp honey
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
1/2 tsp fresh basil, chopped
-In a large bowl, add chicken, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and remaining ingredients above. Mix until chicken is fully coated. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Make sure chicken is at room temperature before cooking.
-Preheat oven to 350°F.
-In an oven safe skillet over medium high heat, ada remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add chicken and cook for 4 minutes. Flip and place in the oven.
Cook for 8-10 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Pasta:
1 (16oz) box fusilli pasta
1 cup reserved pasta water
4 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 shallot, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh Thyme, chopped
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
3 ears of corn, kernels cut off salt and pepper to taste
1/3 cup packed basil leaves, plus more for topping
2 Tbsp mascarpone
1/2 a lemon, zested and juiced
3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

-Cook pasta according to package directions.
Reserve 1 cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
-In a sauce pan, heat 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add shallot, garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Mix. Reserve 1/2 cup corn kernels and add the rest to the pan. Season with salt.
Cook, stirring for 3-4 minutes. Add 1/2 cup pasta water, mix, and simmer for 3-5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
-Add corn mixture to a blender along with basil and blend until a smooth purée forms.
-In a large pan over medium heat, add remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and remaining corn kernels.
Sauté for about 1 minute.
-Turn heat to low, add corn purée, and mix. Add lemon zest and lemon juice and mix. Add pasta and mix until fully coated. Then mix in mascarpone cheese and some of the remaining pasta water to reach desired sauce consistency. Add parmesan cheese and mix to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. -Top with more chopped basil and Parmesan cheese. Serve with chicken and enjoy!