Chicken Pasta Italiano ~
Choose the reddest, ripest tomatoes for this zesty, fresh-tasting pasta
sauce that also offers strips of chicken, crisp bacon bits, and a
generous amount of garlic.
posted by Dori Van Watermeulen on FamilyFare
List of Ingredients
1/4 pound sliced bacon, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
3/4 pound skinned, boned chicken breast, cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips
4 medium-size tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup dry sherry or regular-strength chicken broth
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or 3/4 teaspoon each dry basil, oregano,
thyme, and marjoram
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
6 ounces spaghetti
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Recipe
In a wide frying pan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Lift out,
drain, and set aside. Discard all but 2 tablespoons of the drippings.
Add garlic and chicken to pan. Cook over high heat, stirring, until meat
is lightly browned (about 3 minutes). Remove chicken from pan and set
aside.
Add tomatoes, sherry, Italian seasoning, and red pepper to pan; boil over
high heat until most of the liquid has evaporated (about 10 minutes).
Meanwhile, in a 4- to 5-quart pan, bring 2 quarts water to a boil over
high heat. Add spaghetti; let water return to a boil and cook just until
al dente (10 to 12 minutes). Or cook according to package directions.
Return chicken to tomato mixture; stir until heated through. Drain
spaghetti and arrange on a warm platter. Spoon chicken mixture over and
sprinkle with bacon. Offer cheese to add to taste.
To Microwave: Place bacon in a 9- to 10-inch microwave-safe dish; cover
lightly with a paper towel. Microwave on HIGH (100%) for 6 to 7 minutes,
stirring once or twice, until bacon is crisp and browned. Lift out,
drain, and set aside; discard all but about 1 tablespoon of the
drippings.
Stir in garlic and chicken. Cover and microwave on HIGH (100%) for 4 to 5
minutes, stirring once, until chicken is opaque throughout. Lift out
chicken and set aside.
Add tomatoes to dish. Reduce sherry to 1/4 cup and add to tomatoes with
Italian seasoning and red pepper. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH (100%)
for about 15 minutes, stirring 2 or 3 times, until tomatoes are soft.
Meanwhile, cook spaghetti as directed. Stir chicken into tomato sauce and
microwave, uncovered, on HIGH (100%) for 1 to 2 minutes or until heated
through. Serve as directed.
Yield: Makes 2 or 3 servings.
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