Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

boneless skinless chicken breasts (, grilled and sliced into strips*)

12 oz

. dry liguine or fettuccine pasta

2 tbsp

butter

1/3 cup

finely chopped shallot

1 tbsp

minced garlic

1 1/2 tbsp

flour

1 1/4 cups

milk

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1/4 cup

heavy cream

jar roasted red bell peppers, drained

1/2 cup

finely shredded parmesan cheese (, plus more shredded or shaved for serving)

2 tbsp

each chopped fresh basil and parsley