Margaret'S Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 white onion, chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 orange bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4 C olive oil
• 1/4 stick butter
• 2 T chopped garlic
• 1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 lb. smoked sausage, halved & sliced
• 1 can low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 tsp. thyme
• 1 Tbsp. basil
• 2 Tbsp. parsley
• 1 can corn, drained and rinsed in hot water
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped (or 1 can chopped)
• 1/2 pint half & half
• Salt, black pepper and red pepper to taste
• 1 lb. pasta, penne or rigatoni suggested