Shelly's Recipe

PEPPERONI CHICKEN PASTA

Category: Pasta - Chicken

1 tbsp garlic butter
1 tsp roasted garlic
3/4 lb steak topper vegetables (sliced mushrooms, bell pepper, onion)
30 pepperoni slices
1 (10 oz) pkg refrigerated cooked chicken strips
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1 (14 oz) jar pasta sauce
8 oz ziti pasta (1/2 box)
Grated Parmesan & Romano cheese blend (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste

Fill saucepan 3/4 full of hot tap water, cover and place on high heat to boil for pasta. Preheat saute pan on medium high for 2-3 minutes.

Place butter in pan and swirl to coat. Stir in garlic and steak toppers. Separate pepperoni slices and add to mixture. Cover and saute for 5 minutes; stirring occasionally. Stir in chicken, Italian seasoning and pasta sauce. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Check pasta water for boil. When boiling, remove lid and add pasta; cook for 8 minutes. (6 minutes for al dente.) Drain pasta and return to saucepan. Add sauce to pasta and mix well. Stir in cheese, if using; salt and pepper to taste. Serve. Serves 6