Creamy Dreamy Chicken Pasta An Easy Cheesy Delight

Ingredients

• 2 cups (170g) uncooked pasta (penne, fusilli, rotini, or your choice)
• Water
• Salt, for pasta water
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
• 2 medium (approx. 350g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
• 3 cloves garlic, minced (approximately 1 tablespoon)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped (approximately ½ cup)
• 1 ½ cups (355 ml) heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter option)
• 1 cup (113g) shredded cheddar cheese (or a mix of cheddar and mozzarella)
• ½ cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or a mix of dried basil, oregano, thyme)
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
• Fresh parsley or basil, chopped