Shelly's Recipe

CHICKEN AND TASSO PASTA

Category: Pasta - Chicken

6 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 T. butter or margarine
1 lb diced tasso or smoked sausage or smoked ham
2 tsp. chopped garlic
3 cup heavy cream
1 bunch green onions, coarsely chopped
Salt and coarsely ground black pepper, to taste
1 lb capellini or angel hair pasta

Cut each chicken breast into 4 pieces. Melt butter in a large skillet and saute chicken pieces over medium heat until browned. Add tasso and garlic and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Stir in cream and green onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Reduce heat and simmer sauce, uncovered, for 10 minutes (do not allow sauce to boil). In the meantime, prepare pasta according to pkg directions; drain well and transfer to a large serving platter or pasta bowl. Toss pasta with warm sauce and serve with green salad and garlic bread. Yields 6 servings.