Italian Style Chicken with Pasta

1Chicken Marinade In a bowl, combine the olive oil (2 tablespoons), minced garlic (2 cloves), dried oregano (1 teaspoon), dried basil (1 teaspoon), salt (½ teaspoon), and black pepper (½ teaspoon). Mix well.

2Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.

3Pasta Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

4Cooking the Chicken In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil (1 tablespoon) over medium heat. Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade, allowing any excess marinade to drip off. Place the chicken in the skillet and cook for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and nicely browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside to rest.

5Milanese Sauce In the same skillet, melt the butter (2 tablespoons) over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion (¼ cup) and minced garlic (2 cloves). Cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

6Deglaze the skillet by adding the white wine (½ cup). Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the alcohol to evaporate.

7Add the chicken broth (1 cup) to the skillet and simmer for about 5 minutes.

8Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream (1 cup). Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.

9Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese (¼ cup), salt (½ teaspoon), and pepper. Continue cooking for another 2 minutes, stirring continuously, until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.

10Slice the cooked chicken breasts into thin strips.

11Assembling the Dish Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the Milanese sauce. Toss well to coat the pasta with the sauce.

12Divide the pasta among serving plates. Top with the sliced chicken breasts.

13Garnish Garnish with fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese (¼ cup).

14Serve hot and enjoy this traditional Italian style chicken with pasta!