One Pot Chicken Risoni Magic Crispy Salami Twist

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 cup chopped salami (about 115g), preferably a dry-cured variety
• 1 small yellow onion, diced (about 150g)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch pieces (about 450g)
• 1 1/2 cups risoni pasta (or orzo) (about 270g)
• 1 can (14 oz / 400g) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 3 1/2 cups chicken broth (about 825ml)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup heavy cream (60 ml) or 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, but highly recommended!) (about 25g)
• Fresh basil or parsley, chopped, for garnish