Chicken Alfredo (Whole30)

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken
1 c. raw cashews
3 c. boiling water
2 Tblspn. nutritional yeast
1-2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 Tblspn. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. salt + more to taste
3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/2 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Place cashews in a small bowl and cover with boiling water.  Place a plate over the bowl to cover and allow to rest for 30 minutes while you prepare the chicken.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
Place chicken on baking sheet, salt & pepper.
Place chicken in preheated oven for 25-30min or until cooked thru.

Alfredo sauce:
1.  Drain cashews and place in Vitamix
2.  Add nutritional yeast, garlic, lemon juice, 1/2 tsp. salt and almond milk
3.  Blend on high for 2 minutes.  Taste and adjust salt and garlic
4.  Keep blending until sauce is warm

Serve:
Cut up chicken and toss in bowl with sauce
Serve over butternut or spaghetti squash noodles