Chicken And Pasta Primavera

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Chicken And Pasta Primavera

Recipe By : Little Mom
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Chicken

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 Whole Chicken Breasts -- 12 oz. each
4 Cups Water
1 Small Sprig Fresh Basil
1 Thick Slice Of Onion
1 Stalk Celery With Leaves
1 Bay Leaf
Salt
12 Oz Thin Spaghetti
1 Cup Fresh Green Beans
2 Cups Broccoli Flowerets
1/2 Cup Fresh Peas
1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter
1 Clove Garlic -- crushed
1 Tbls Fresh Basil -- chopped
2 Tbls Parmesan Cheese
Freshly Ground Pepper
1 Cup Carrots -- sliced

Arrange chicken breasts in single layer in heavy skillet; add 4 cups water,
basil sprig, onion, celery, bay leaf, one teaspoon salt. Heat uncovered on
medium heat until water begins to boil; reduce heat to low. Simmer breasts
covered 5 minutes.
Remove skillet from heat. Uncover. Turn breasts over in hot broth.
Recover. Let stand off heat for 5 minutes. Uncover again. Let chicken
stand in broth for 10 minutes.
Remove breasts to plate with slotted spoon. Remove skin and bones. Pull
into 1" wide strips. Set meat aside covered. Pour broth into 4 cup glass
measure. Return 1 cup of broth to skillet, reserve remainder for other
use.
Cook spaghetti in boiling water for 8-10 minutes. While pasta is cooking,
add carrots to chicken broth in skillet; heat to simmering over medium low
heat. Simmer carrots partially covered for 5 minutes. Add green beans,
broccoli and peas; simmer still partially uncovered, until tender 5-8
minutes. Remove from heat, drain vegetables, reserving broth for other
use. Wipe skillet dry. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. When
foam subsides stir in garlic, saute for 2 minutes. Add vegetables, chicken
and spaghetti. Toss in butter until coated. Add more butter and salt to
taste. Sprinkle with basil, and parmesan cheese.

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