Sweet Basil and Oregano Chicken Pasta

This recipe originated with a spice packet from McCormick that I thought had great flavor, but wasn't willing to buy for over two dollars a packet. Plus there is something to be said about knowing what all the ingredients are. So I experimented a little and came up with this pretty little recipe. McCormick called this Sweet Basil and Oregano Bruschetta Chicken but this tastes nothing like bruschetta as you will see later this week when I post a great bruschetta recipe. Mmm, it makes my mouth water just thinking about it. So come back for that, yo.

Sweet Basil and Oregano Chicken Pasta

adapted from Mckormick Recipes

makes approximately 4 servings

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 30 minutes

3 tbsp dried oregeno

3 tbsp dried basil

1 clove chopped garlic

1 tsp sugar

1/3 cup olive oil

6 plum tomatoes

1 red bell pepper

6 oz bowtie pasta

1 lb chicken

parmesan cheese as needed

   

1     mix the dried oregano, dried basil, chopped garlic, sugar, and olive oil. Reserve 3 tbsp of the mixture. use the remaining mixture to drizzle over the tomatoes, red bell peppers, and chicken

2     bake the tomatoes, red bell peppers, and chicken in the oven for 30 minutes at 375 degrees fahrenheit

3     boil the bowtie pasta for 10 minutes with a dash of salt and a few drops of olive oil. drain pasta and rinse with cold water in colander

4     cut the tomatoes, bell peppers, and chicken into bite-sized pieces and mix with the reserved herb mixture and pasta. serve cold or hot garnished with parmesan cheese