Chicken and Pasta with Caramelized Onions and Red Bell Peppers

Name: Chicken and Pasta with Caramelized Onions and Red Bell Peppers
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick), unsalted butter; 1 pound, boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 large breasts), trimmed and sliced thin (see illustrations below); 3 , medium onions, halved and sliced thin; , Salt; 2 , red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, and sliced into 1/4-inch strips; 6 , medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 2 tablespoons); 2 teaspoons, minced fresh thyme leaves; 2 teaspoons, unbleached all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon, red pepper flakes; 2 cups, low-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup, dry white wine; 8 ounces, ziti or penne (about 2 1/2 cups); 2 ounces, Asiago cheese, grated (about 1 cup), plus more for serving; 1/2 cup, fresh basil leaves, cut in thin strips; , Ground black pepper

Main Courses
Chicken
Pasta
Vegetables

Chicken and pasta can be a great match. Add some vegetables to the mix and you have a perfect weeknight dinner. Unfortunately, this simple combination often produces disappointing results—tough meat, bland pasta, and drab-looking vegetables.

SERVES 4

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