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Chicken Giardino Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 c Chablis wine
  • 1 (8 oz) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
  • 2 tbsps butter
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 c water
  • 1 (16 oz) package frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
  • 1/2 c heavy cream, divided
  • 1/2 tsp dried red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp dried thyme
  • 2 tbsps dry white sauce mix
  • 1/2 tsp crushed garlic
  • 1 (16 oz) package chicken tenderloins, sliced into thirds
  • 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Directions
  • Step #1 In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta 8 to 10 mins or until al dente; rinse under cold water, drain & set aside.
  • Step #2 Saute chicken pieces in a large skillet over medium high heat until cooked through (juices run clear & meat is no longer pink inside); set aside.
  • Step #3 Add vegetables to same skillet & saute until cooked & crisp but not soggy; set aside.
  • Step #4 To Make Giardino Sauce: Heat butter in a small saucepan over low heat/flame.
  • Step #5 Add garlic, thyme, wine, pepper flakes & lemon juice.
  • Step #6 Saute for a few mins over med-heat/flame, making sure that you cook to reduce the acidity of the lemon juice (otherwise, when you add the cream, it will curdle).
  • Step #7 Stir in the water, then mix the sauce mix with a little cream & stir this together until mixture is not lumpy; add mixture to skillet, then add the remaining cream & stir all together until slightly thickened.
  • Step #8 Set aside.
  • Step #9 Combine cooked pasta, chicken & vegetables in a large skillet over med-heat/flame & heat through.
  • Step #10 Add sauce, stir all together & cook this until heated through & thickened.
  • Step #11 Serve hot.
  • Step #12 .
  • Enjoy the Chicken Giardino recipe

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