Ingredients
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 35 mins
Total time: 45 mins
Serves: 6 servings
1 pound chicken breasts, chopped bite size
2 cups uncooked small macaroni
3 tablespoon olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup chopped celery
1 red bell pepper, chopped
4-6 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup flour
5 cups chicken stock or broth
2 14.5 oz. cans Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes (with garlic), NOT drained
1 teaspoon sugar
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
1 teaspoon dried parsley (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil, chopped
Dash - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups heavy cream or half and half*
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
fresh basil
Preparation
