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Easy Creamy Chicken Pasta with Bell Peppers

URL: https://bakingmischief.com/easy-creamy-chicken-pasta-with-bell-peppers/

Ingredients

The pasta

  • 12 ounces rotini pasta

The chicken and vegetables

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 small green bell pepper, diced small
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced small

The sauce

  • 2 cups half and half
  • ½ cup butter
  • ¾ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon chives or green onions, minced (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Boil water in a large pot and cook the rotini according to package instructions.
  2. In a pan, cook chicken and bell peppers together until the chicken is cooked through and the peppers are tender.
  3. Transfer the chicken and peppers to a bowl and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, melt butter and add half and half, bringing it to a low simmer for 5 to 8 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan, chives, oregano, basil, and salt.
  6. Combine the chicken and peppers back into the sauce, add the drained pasta, stir, and serve.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6
Calories
574
Total fat
30g
Total carbohydrates
50g
Total protein
30g
Sodium
600mg
Cholesterol
100mg

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