Chicken and Prosciutto Pasta
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2 T. olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped
3 C. heavy whipping cream
3 C. chopped cooked chicken (leftover from Savory Baked Chicken)
1/4 C. shredded Romano cheese
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. crushed dried rosemary
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
8 ounces Florentine fettucini, cooked and kept warm
Chopped tomato and grated Romano cheese (optional)
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Directions: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and mushrooms, and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add prosciutto, and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crispy. Stir in cream, reduce heat, and simmer 12 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in chicken, cheese, salt, rosemary, oregano, and thyme, and cook 5 to 10 minutes, or until thoroughly heated. Serve over cooked pasta. Garnish with chopped tomato and Romano cheese, if desired.