Chicken Alfredo Penne Pasta

1. 1
   Chop the garlic. You'll use half for the chicken and half for the sauce.
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2. 2
   Season the chicken. Cut it small and mix with salt, pepper and (optional) chilli powder.
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3. 3
   Plan to cook in parallel. There are three parts, pasta, chicken and sauce, combined at the end.
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4. 4
   Boil the pasta: 4 handfuls in salted water. Add a little olive oil and stir from time to time.
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5. 5
   Heat olive oil in a pan on medium and grate the parmesan meanwhile.
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6. 6
   Cook the chicken. Sauté half the garlic for a minute, add the chicken and cook 5–7 minutes, turning, until golden on all sides.
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7. 7
   Start the sauce. Melt 1 tbsp butter, add the rest of the garlic and cook until golden brown.
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8. 8
   Thicken it. Stir in 2 tbsp flour, then 2 cups of milk, and keep stirring until it turns rich and creamy. Drain the pasta when it's done.
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9. 9
   Season with salt, pepper, Italian herbs and oregano, then stir in half the parmesan.
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10. 10
    Combine. Add the chicken, then the pasta, and mix well.
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11. 11
    Serve topped with the rest of the parmesan and parsley if you have it.
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