CHICKEN TUSCANY FOR TWO

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If you have about an hour (two if you're unfamiliar with Italian cooking) and need to impress a significant other, this will accomplish your aims.

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 breasts, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup flour
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons water
2 chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 tablespoon flour
2 teaspoons chicken base, Jamison's
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon basil
paprika
grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, add 1 cup of flour and 1/4 tsp garlic powder.
  • In a small bowl, combine egg, 2 tbsp water and 1 tbsp olive oil. Mix will.
  • Add egg mixture to flour. Mix and knead until smooth.
  • Divide dough into two parts.
  • On a floured countertop, roll part into a flat about 20 inches in diameter.
  • using a pizza cutter, cut dough into 1/4 inch wide strips. Place pasta on cooling rack or floured surface.
  • repeat for second part of dough.
  • Bring about 3 cups of water to a boil in a medium pot.
  • Boil pasta for 6-8 minutes, until tender. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, place 1tbsp olive oil and 1 tsp minced garlic in a large skillet. Bring to a low heat.
  • Slowly cook chicken breasts in olive oil/garlic, keeping covered and turning every ten minutes 'til cooked (about 30-45 minutes, depending on thickness of chicken).
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, add can of evaporated milk.
  • Add Jaminson's chicken base, cumin. basil and pepper.
  • Bring sauce to a very low simmer using very low heat, until the chicken base is dissolved.
  • Ad tbsp flour to thicken, stirring vigorously.
  • Once all this is done, Place half of the pasta on a plate.
  • Slice each breast and place on the bed of pasta. Cover generously with sauce. Dust with Paprika and Parmesan cheese.

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