FETTUCCINI WITH CHICKEN AND MIXED PEPPERS

Ingredients 4 tbsp butter 2 red onion, thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped Pinch hot red chili flakes 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips

2 sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips
2 green pepper, cut into thin strips
2 yellow pepper, cut into thin strips
3 cups 35% Real Whipping Cream OR evaporated milk
3 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp pepper
1 1/2 lb fettuccine
1/2 cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Parmesan cheese

Directions
1.Melt butter in a large deep skillet. Add onions, garlic and hot pepper flakes. Cook 5 min or until onions are fragrant and tender.
2.Add chicken pieces and cook until just colored on all sides.
3.Add peppers and cook 5 min longer so that they begin to wilt.
4.Add Cream, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently 5 to 8 min.
5.Meanwhile cook fettuccine until tender, drain well, toss with sauce and herbs.
6.Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary

Footnotes:
Prepare the chicken in advance and warm up when pasta is done. You can add canned mushrooms, parmesan cheese and capers to taste if you want more flavor.

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Louise Belisle

Louise Belisle is a retired French Canadian living in Coronado, Panama.  She loves entertaining - which for Louise means a table of interesting people, good food and good wine.  Passion:  Finding easy recipes that can make that happen!