Spiced Up Chicken Penne

Start water for boiling 1 pound of pasta. In a skillet heat 2 T butter and 2-3 T of extra virgin olive oil. When heated up add 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast , cut up into bite size pieces. Finely dice a medium white onion, add to the pan. Next add either a few cloves of garlic or some granulated garlic. Add 2 T more of butter and olive oil. Can add mushroom to pot if you would like. Now add 11/2 C of white wine or vodka or chicken broth Simmer down to maybe half. Add 2 cups of home made special recipe pizza sauce or 2 cups of tomato sauce. Now add 2 Cups of half and half. Add parsley, basil and red pepper flakes to taste. Add 1/2 -2 cups of grated cheese. Drain the pasta and reserve some of the cooking water if needed to thin your sauce after.