Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
12 unit

rotini pasta

2 cup

half-and-half cream

0.5 cup

butter

0.67 cup

Parmesan cheese

freshly grated

0.5 tsp

dried basil leaves

0.5 tsp

dried oregano

0.5 tsp

fresh chives

chopped

0.5 tsp

fresh parsley

chopped

4 unit

chicken breast

skinless, boneless, cubed

0.5 unit

green bell pepper

chopped

0.5 unit

red bell pepper

chopped

Step 1
~3 min

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

Step 2
~3 min

Add rotini pasta and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes).

Step 3
~3 min

Drain the pasta.

Step 4
~3 min

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine half-and-half and butter.

Step 5
~3 min

Boil gently, stirring until the mixture reduces to 1 1/2 - 1 2/3 cups.

Step 6
~3 min

Remove from heat and whisk in Parmesan cheese, basil, oregano, chives, and parsley.

Step 7
~3 min

Cover and set aside the cheese sauce.

Step 8
~3 min

Sauté cubed chicken in a large skillet until lightly browned.

Step 9
~3 min

Add chopped green and red bell peppers to the skillet.

Step 10
~3 min

Cook until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is no longer pink inside.

Step 11
~3 min

In a casserole dish, combine the cooked pasta, chicken and pepper mixture, and the cheese sauce.

Step 12
~3 min

Mix well to combine.

Step 13
~3 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.

Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley before serving.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad or garlic bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic bread
Caesar salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

American

Cultural Significance

Comfort food, family dinners

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Weeknight dinner
Casual gatherings

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Family meal

Popularity Score

70/100

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