Rotini pasta tossed with chicken, bell pepper, and a creamy herb sauce — all prepared on the stovetop! This is a very quick and easy recipe. You can improvise and adapt to your family’s tastes, and serve it for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 (12 ounce) package rotini pasta
- 2 cups half-and-half cream
- ½ cup butter
- 2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon dried basil leaves
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon chopped fresh chives
- ½ teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cubed
- ½ green bell pepper, chopped
- ½ red bell pepper, chopped
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain and set aside.
Step 2
Combine half-and-half and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Boil gently, stirring, until mixture has reduced to 1 1/2 to 1 2/3 cups. Remove pan from heat; whisk in cheese, basil, oregano, chives, and parsley. Cover and set aside.
Step 3
Saut? chicken in a large skillet until lightly browned on both sides. Stir in bell peppers and cook until vegetables are tender and chicken is no longer pink in the middle.
Step 4
Combine hot cooked pasta, chicken mixture, and sauce in a casserole dish. Mix well and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 468 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat30g | 39% |
Saturated Fat18g | 90% |
Cholesterol126mg | 42% |
Sodium326mg | 14% |
Total Carbohydrate22g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 4% |
Total Sugars1g | |
Protein27g | |
Vitamin C24mg | 122% |
Calcium202mg | 16% |
Iron1mg | 5% |
Potassium306mg | 7% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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