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1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
6 tablespoons butter
4 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups heavy cream
3 bay leaves
1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
8 large leaves fresh basil*
1/4 teaspoon fresh nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
Large pinch red pepper flakes
1 pound penne pasta
Additional chopped fresh basil for garnish
Additional grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
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A good alternative to fresh basil if it is unavailable is fresh basil paste found in squeeze tubes in the produce section of most supermarkets.