🍴 Instructions:

1️⃣ Prepare the Chicken:

• 🧂 Season chicken scallops with salt, pepper, and a pinch of oregano.
• 🫒 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.

2️⃣ Make the Creamy Sauce:

• 🧄 In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
• 🐓 Add chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes to deglaze the pan.
• 🥛 Stir in cream, Parmesan, tomato paste, red pepper flakes, oregano, and basil. Let it simmer on low heat for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

3️⃣ Cook the Pasta:

• 🍝 Boil pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.

4️⃣ Combine Everything:

• 🐔 Slice the cooked chicken into strips or shreds.
• 🍅 Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the creamy sauce. Mix in the chicken and cherry tomatoes (if using). Toss well to coat everything in the sauce.
• 💧 If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water gradually until desired consistency is achieved.

5️⃣ Serve and Garnish:

• 🍽️ Plate the pasta and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
• 🧀 Serve with extra Parmesan on the side for topping.