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Chicken Penne Alfredo Recipe

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Ingredients

1/2 c butter or margarine .
3 chicken breast halves, cut into bite size chunks .
1 small onion, sliced into strips .
1 c heavy cream .
3/4 c fresh basil leaves, coarsly sliced .
2 medium red bell peppers, sliced into strips .
1/2-3/4 c parmesan cheese .
3 tbsps olive oil, divided .
2 tbsps cream cheese .
1 (5 oz) can sliced mushrooms, drained .
For the Sauce .
1/2 c pine nuts .
1/2 c sliced fresh parsley or 1 tbsp dried parsley .
10 black olives, sliced .
1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional) .
1 tsp garlic powder .
1/2 lb penne rigate, unkcooked

Directions

Step #1 Cook pasta according to package directions.
Step #2 Manwhile, make sauce.
Step #3 Melt butter, heavy cream & cream cheese.
Step #4 Add parmesan cheese & garlic powder.
Step #5 Simmer for 15 to 20 mins over low heat/flame.
Step #6 Heat 1 tbs olive oil & toast pine nuts until golden brown.
Step #7 Drain on paper towel & set aside.
Step #8 Add remaining oil to the pan & saute onions for 2 mins.
Step #9 Add red peppers & pepper flakes & saute until onions are translucent.
Step #10 Add chicken pieces.
Step #11 saute until chicken is cooked through.
Step #12 Add Mushrooms, olives, basil & parsley.
Step #13 Stir in sauce & pine nuts.
Step #14 Drain Pasta, & stir in theto mixture.
Step #15 Let simmer for a few mins.
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