Italian Chicken Pasta

Here’s a delicious recipe for Italian Chicken Pasta:

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 12 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your favorite)
• Fresh basil, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Cook Pasta:
   • Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Cook Chicken:
   • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
   • Add the chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3. Sauté Vegetables:
   • In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
   • Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute.
   • Add the sliced red and yellow bell peppers and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
4. Prepare Sauce:
   • Stir in the drained diced tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
   • Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
   • Add the grated Parmesan cheese and dried Italian seasoning. Stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
5. Combine and Serve:
   • Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet and stir to combine.
   • Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until everything is well coated with the sauce.
   • Season with additional salt and pepper, to taste.
6. Garnish and Serve:
   • Garnish with fresh chopped basil if desired.
   • Serve hot and enjoy!

This Italian Chicken Pasta is a hearty and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a family dinner.