Romano Chicken

This is one goood chicken dish! It makes a pretty presentation, so works well for company.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 20  ounces  diced chicken (thigh or breast)
• 1  tablespoon  minced garlic
• 1  ounce olive oil
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 10  mushrooms, quartered
• 2  cups heavy cream
• 1⁄2 cup  roasted red pepper (pureed)
• 6  basil leaves, julienned
• 20  ounces  cooked cavatappi pasta
• 1⁄2 cup  fresh grated romano cheese (or more)

Directions

1. In a saute pan, heat oil and place garlic, chicken, and mushrooms and cook till chicken is seared.
2. Add all remaining ingredients except basil and cook till sauce is reduced almost to point of being thickened.
3. Toss pasta into sauce, then add basil, toss.
4. Remove to a serving dish and sprinkle with romano.
5. Time does not include cooking time for pasta.