ROAST CHICKEN WITH PEAS, PROSCIUTTO AND CREAM

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This is a crock pot meal that is so easy to put together, it work's even for a weekday dinner. I have made this many times, and it is delicious. Photo and recipe: Crockpot Chicken Recipes Cookbook from...Current Catalog

Provided by Carol Perricone

Categories     Pasta

Time 8h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 lb whole chicken, cut up
5 oz prosciutto, diced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 c dry white wine (i use chardonnay or pinot grigio)
1 pkg ( 10 oz.) frozen peas
1/2 c heavy cream
1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
2 Tbsp water
salt and pepper, to taste
4 c farfalle pasta, cooked al dente

Steps:

  • 1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Combine chicken, prosciutto, onion, and wine in the crock pot. Cover, cook on HIGH for 3 1/2 - 4 hrs. or on LOW for 8 - 10 hrs, until chicken is no longer pink in center.
  • 2. During last 30 minutes of cooking, add frozen peas and heavy cream to crock pot.
  • 3. Remove chicken with slotted spoon. Take meat off bones and set aside on a warmed plate.
  • 4. Combine cornstarch and water. Add to cooking liquid in crock pot. Cover; cook on HIGH 10-15 minutes or until liquid is thickened.
  • 5. To serve: spoon cooked pasta onto serving dish, place chicken on top of pasta, and then top chicken with sauce. Enjoy!!

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