Here’s a delicious recipe for Italian Chicken Pasta:
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces dried pasta (such as penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken breasts and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add a bit more olive oil if needed. Add minced garlic and chopped onion, and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add diced bell pepper to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in diced tomatoes (with their juices), chicken broth, dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine with the sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve the Italian Chicken Pasta hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley if desired.
- Enjoy your flavorful Italian-inspired meal!
Feel free to customize this recipe by adding other ingredients such as mushrooms, olives, or spinach. You can also use fresh herbs instead of dried ones for a brighter flavor. Buon appetito!