Shannon-Style Chicken-Pasta

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 3 cups cooked penne pasta
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
2. Add the chicken pieces and season with oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt and black pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the chicken broth and cream to the skillet and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
4. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and cook for 1 minute.
6. Serve the chicken-pasta garnished with fresh parsley.

Interesting Facts

• This dish was created by Shannon, a home cook from the United States.
• The combination of chicken, pasta and a creamy sauce makes this dish a hearty and satisfying meal.
• You can make this dish spicier by adding more red pepper flakes.