Shells with Chicken & Pancetta

14 ingredients
17 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • 4 whole Chicken Breast Cutlets (1/2 Inch Thick)
  • 1 whole Small Red Onion
  • 1/4 pounds Pancetta
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 pound Pasta Shells
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup Fresh Or Frozen Peas
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Dry Parsley
  • 13 cups Parmesan Cheese, Grated

Directions

  1. 1
    Start a pot of water for the pasta.
  2. 2
    Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet, over medium heat.
  3. 3
    Begin cooking the chicken.
  4. 4
    Meanwhile, chop the onion, pancetta and garlic.
  5. 5
    Brown the chicken on both sides, and then set aside on a plate.
  6. 6
    Begin cooking the pasta in the boiling water.
  7. 7
    In the skillet, add the pancetta and begin sauteing.
  8. 8
    When it is beginning to turn golden, add the onion and garlic.
  9. 9
    Meanwhile, cut the chicken up into 1-inch pieces.
  10. 10
    When the onions are tender, return the chicken and add the broth.
  11. 11
    Allow it to begin simmering, and add the peas, lemon juice and salt and pepper.
  12. 12
    Simmer about 5 minutes, until peas are cooked.
  13. 13
    Drain your pasta, and place it in a large serving bowl.
  14. 14
    Sprinkle in the parsley.
  15. 15
    Pour skillet contents over the pasta, and toss to combine.
  16. 16
    Top with Parmesan cheese.
  17. 17
    Enjoy!

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