Herbed Chicken and Tomatoes

Talk about FRAGRANT:
(6 servings)

8 oz. whole grain* pasta, such as spaghetti or linguine
!&1/2 T. fresh* basil, hand torn*
1&1/2 t. Johnny's Garlic Seasoning*
1&1/2 t. fresh* rosemary leaves, chopped*
3 T. flour, divided
1&1/2 lbs. thin-sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts, rinsed and patted dry with paper towels*
2-3 T. veg. oil, divided
1 small sweet* onion, finely chopped
1 can (14&1/2 oz.) petite fire-roasted* diced tomatoes, drained
1&1/2 cups unsalted or low-sodium chicken broth or stock
2 T. half and half
Shaved Parmesan*

Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain well. Meanwhile, mix seasonings and herbs in shallow dish. Reserving some for later in the dish. Stir 2 T. flour into remaining seasoning mixture in a shallow flat bowl. Dredge chicken through mixture - turning to coat. Shake of excess, and discard any leftover seasoned flour. Heat one T. oil in a large skillet (cast iron is best*) on med. heat. Add chicken in batches; cook 2 mins. per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Add additional 1 T. oil as needed. Remove chicken from pan to a platter, and keep warm. Heat remaining 1 T. oil in skillet. Add onion; cook and stir 3 mins. or until softened. Stir in 1 T. flour. Add tomatoes, stock and reserved seasoning mixture; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to med.-low, simmer 5 mins. Stir in half and half. Return chicken to skillet, cook until heated through. Serve over pasta. Top with shaved Parmesan*, and roasted asparagus* with a balsamic glaze*.

Today, "Pause before responding to people or situations."

 And,     "Be careful of the words you speak,
               And, keep them soft and sweet.
               For you never know from day to day,
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