Another delicious recipe by the "Young-Chef-at-Home". A tasty Italian classic made by yours truly! Easy to make at home! Take 100% control of what goes into your food and becomes part of your body.
Serves 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Ready In: 33 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ lb chicken breast, cubed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt & pepper
- 16 oz penne pasta, cooked
- ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk(480 mL)
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Method:
- In a pan over medium-high heat, melt butter, then add the chicken breast.
- Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Cook 8-10 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked. Remove from heat and set chicken aside.
- In the same pan over medium heat, melt butter and add the garlic. Cook until the garlic begins to soften.
- Add half of the flour to the garlic and butter, stirring until incorporated.Then add the rest of the flour and stir.
- Pour in the milk a little bit at a time, stirring well in between, until fully incorporated and sauce begins to thicken.
- Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil, and stir well to incorporate. Add cheese.
- Pour the sauce over cooked penne pasta, add the chicken and mix well. Add parsley and extra parmesan. Mix well.
- Enjoy!
