Chicken Giardino
Chicken Giardino might be a good recipe to expand your main course repertoire. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 655 calories, 36g of protein, and 21g of fat. A mixture of salt and pepper, water, sauce mix, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour.
Instructions
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; rinse under cold water, drain and set aside.
Saute chicken pieces in a large skillet over medium high heat until cooked through (juices run clear and meat is no longer pink inside); set aside.
Add vegetables to same skillet and saute until cooked and crisp but not soggy; set aside.
Heat butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
Add garlic, thyme, wine, pepper flakes and lemon juice.
Saute for a few minutes over medium heat, making sure that you cook to reduce the acidity of the lemon juice (otherwise, when you add the cream, it will curdle). Stir in the water, then combine the sauce mix with a little cream and stir together until mixture is not lumpy; add mixture to skillet, then add the remaining cream and stir all together until slightly thickened. Set aside.
Combine cooked pasta, chicken and vegetables in a large skillet over medium heat and heat through.
Add sauce, stir all together and cook until heated through and thickened.