Chicken Scampi

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Ingredients:

Ciabatta bread, diced
8oz thin spaghetti
2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, sliced
1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
2 garlic cloves
4 tablespoons butter
3 fl. oz. heavy cream
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: Grated parmesan

Directions:

1. Ciabatta Bread for Croutons: Cut ciabatta bread into 1 inch pieces.  Place on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.  Toast for 8-10 minutes in the oven and then remove to cool.
2. Boil a pot of water over the stove.  Once the water is boiling, add the thin spaghetti and cook for 7-9 minutes or until al dente.
3. In a medium pan over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and cook sliced chicken, approximately 5 minutes.  Once done, remove chicken to a plate.
4. Add 1 more tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and cook the garlic for approximately 1 minute or until slightly browned.  Add butter, heavy cream, mushrooms, salt, and pepper to pan and bring to a boil.  Once boiling, add the cooked spaghetti to the pan and stir.
5. Serve with ciabatta croutons on the top and grated Parmesan cheese (optional).

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