Chicken Rotini Stovetop Casserole

By Edoo

"Rotini pasta tossed with chicken, bell pepper and a creamy herb sauce--all prepared on the stovetop! Very quick and easy recipe. You can improvise and adapt to your family's tastes, and serve it for any occasion."

Ingredients

• 1 (12 ounce) package rotini pasta
• 2 cups half-and-half cream
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 40mins
Adapted from allrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.

Combine half-and-half and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Boil gently, stirring, until mixture has reduced to 1 1/2 to 1 2/3 cups. Remove pan from heat; whisk in cheese, basil, oregano, chives, and parsley. Cover, and set aside.

Saute chicken in a large skillet until lightly browned on both sides. Stir in green and red bell pepper, and cook until vegetables are tender, and chicken is no longer pink in the middle.

In a casserole dish, combine the hot cooked pasta, chicken mixture, and sauce. Mix well, and serve immediately.