Pan-Seared Chicken and Orecchiette with Caramelized Bell Pepper and Parmesan Cream Sauce

🥘 Ingredients

• black pepper
  to taste unit
• chicken breasts
  2 pieces
• chili flakes
  1 tsp
• garlic (minced)
  2 cloves
• olive oil
  2 tbsp
• orecchiette pasta
  8 oz
• parmesan cheese
  1 c
• parsley (finely chopped)
  1 unit
• peas
  1 c
• red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
  1 unit
• salt
  to taste unit
• sour cream
  ¼ cup
• water
  for boiling unit
• yellow onion (diced)
  1 unit

🍳 Cookware

• large pot
• large pan
• strainer

1. 

   1

   Bring a large pot of water with a large pinch of salt to a boil. Meanwhile, prepare yellow onion , red bell pepper , garlic , and parsley .

   water: for boiling unit, salt: to taste unit, yellow onion: 1 unit (diced), red bell pepper: 1 unit (thinly sliced), garlic: 2 cloves (minced), parsley: 1 unit (finely chopped)
2. 

   2

   Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and black pepper . Add chicken to pan and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side ⏱️ 4 minutes , until cooked through. Set aside.

   olive oil: 2 tbsp, chicken breasts: 2 pieces, black pepper: to taste unit
3. 3

   Add orecchiette pasta to boiling water and cook for 9 to 10 minutes ⏱️ 9 minutes , until al dente. Drain using a strainer , reserving ½ cup pasta water.

   orecchiette pasta: 8 oz
4. 

   4

   Meanwhile, heat another drizzle of olive oil in the same pan over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper and cook for 6 to 8 minutes ⏱️ 6 minutes , tossing, until soft. Add garlic and chili flakes and cook for 30 seconds ⏱️ 30 seconds , until fragrant. Season with salt and pepper.

   chili flakes: 1 tsp
5. 

   5

   Thinly slice chicken, then add to pan along with pasta, sour cream , parmesan cheese , peas , half the parsley, a drizzle of olive oil, and a splash of reserved pasta water. Toss to combine, then season to taste with salt and pepper.

   sour cream: ¼ cup, parmesan cheese: 1 c, peas: 1 c
6. 6

   Serve sprinkled with remaining parsley and enjoy!