Chicken Pasta Romance (Print-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
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Half a cup of finely chopped onion
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3-4 minced garlic cloves
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Half a teaspoon of black pepper
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One pound of chicken in small chunks
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8 ounces of your favorite dry pasta
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Half a teaspoon each of smoked paprika and red pepper flakes
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One tablespoon of butter
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Basil for some fresh garnish
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A tablespoon of olive oil
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Half a cup of shredded Parmesan cheese
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Half a cup of chopped sun-dried tomatoes
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Half a teaspoon of salt
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Half a teaspoon of garlic powder
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A cup of heavy cream
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Extra Parmesan for topping
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Half a teaspoon of Italian spice blend
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Boil pasta as directed on the package. Drain it, then keep it aside.
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Melt butter in your skillet and toss in the chicken pieces. Season with paprika, pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir fry until golden and fully cooked.
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Pour in heavy cream and mix with grated Parmesan. Let it bubble until the sauce thickens.
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Toss the cooked pasta and sun-dried tomatoes into the sauce. Stir until everything's evenly coated.
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Top it all off with some extra Parmesan and fresh basil. Serve it right away.
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Warm up olive oil in a skillet, then sauté garlic and onions till they’re soft and fragrant.
# Helpful Notes:
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Swap out heavy cream for half-and-half if you want fewer calories. Change the spices how you like!