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Creamy Basil Chicken
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Creamy Basil Chicken
Makes: 4 servings
Yield: 4 servings plus additional chicken for Chicken and Wild Rice Chowder
Prep: 25 mins Cook: 3 hrs 30 mins(high) or 6 hours (low) + 30 minutes(high)
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Creamy Basil Chicken
Ingredients
  • 2
    cups sliced mushrooms
  • 2
    medium red and/or yellow sweet peppers, cut into strips
  • 1
    large onion, sliced
  • 4
    ounces cooked bacon, chopped
  • 8
    cloves garlic, minced
  • 3
    tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca, crushed
  • 8
    skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (2-1/2 to 3 lb.)
  • 1
    cup chicken broth
  • 1/4
    cup dry white wine or vermouth
  • 1
    pound asparagus spears
  • 1/3
    cup whipping cream
  • 1/2
    cup plus 2 Tbsp. snipped fresh basil
  • 2
    cups hot cooked orzo pasta
  • 2
    tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Directions

1. In 5- or 6-quart slow cooker stir together mushrooms, sweet peppers, onion, bacon, and garlic. Sprinkle with tapioca. Place chicken on top of mixture in cooker. Pour broth and wine over all.

2. Cover; cook on high-heat setting 3 to 3-1/2 hours or low-heat setting 6 to 7 hours.

3. Meanwhile, snap off and discard woody bases from asparagus. Cut into 2 to 3-inch lengths. If using low-heat setting, turn to high-heat setting. Stir in asparagus, cream, and the 1/2 cup fresh basil. Cover; cook 30 minutes more.

4. Reserve four chicken breast halves to prepare Chicken and Wild Rice Chowder; store as directed below.* Serve remaining chicken, vegetables, and sauce with orzo. Sprinkle with the 2 tablespoons fresh basil and Parmesan cheese. Makes 4 servings plus additional chicken for Chicken and Wild Rice Chowder.

From the Test Kitchen
  • Storage * To store chicken breast halves, wrap tightly and refrigerate up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts (Creamy Basil Chicken)
  • Servings Per Recipe 4,
  • Calories 556,
  • Protein (gm) 47,
  • Carbohydrate (gm) 43,
  • Fat, total (gm) 21,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 132,
  • Saturated fat (gm) 9,
  • Monosaturated fat (gm) 3,
  • Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 2,
  • Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 5,
  • Sugar, total (gm) 8,
  • Vitamin A (IU) 3013,
  • Vitamin C (mg) 105,
  • Thiamin (mg) 0,
  • Riboflavin (mg) 1,
  • Niacin (mg) 17,
  • Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 1,
  • Folate (µg) 125,
  • Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 0,
  • Sodium (mg) 892,
  • Potassium (mg) 903,
  • Calcium (DV %) 121,
  • Iron (DV %) 5,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Reviews (5)
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domshyd wrote:

I'm sorry, I have to agree with Roxy....

1/18/2012 07:45:03 PM Report Abuse
roxyprescott wrote:

A little disappointing. The flavors didn't meld well - something between the wine, asparagus and basil didn't work for me.

9/29/2011 08:33:14 AM Report Abuse
cj_6705 wrote:

Love finding new recipes ... Hate finding the same recipe under a different name!

7/29/2011 06:21:36 AM Report Abuse
sandcastles500 wrote:

What is pancetta, and when do you add the bacon?

1/12/2010 05:34:11 PM Report Abuse
dirkandbeth wrote:

This is pretty good, definitily will make again.

11/10/2009 09:55:33 AM Report Abuse
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