Garlic butter chicken pasta (no red sauce)

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken thighs shop
• 12 oz penne or spaghetti shop
• 1 bag frozen stir-fry veg mix shop
• 4 tbsp butter shop
• 6 cloves garlic shop
• 2 tbsp olive oil shop
• ½ cup parmesan cheese shop
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning shop
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes shop
• ½ cup — reserved pasta water shop

Method

1. Cook pasta. SAVE ½ cup pasta water before draining.
2. Cube chicken + season. Sear in olive oil 8 min. Set aside.
3. Melt butter, add minced garlic + pepper flakes, cook 1 min.
4. Add frozen veg, cook 3 min. Add pasta + pasta water. Toss.
5. Return chicken. Add parmesan. Toss until silky.
6. Toppings: extra parmesan, fresh parsley, red pepper flakes.
7. Reheat: microwave 2-3 min, add a small splash of water and cover with a damp paper towel, stir halfway through.