THE OLIVE GARDEN - CHICKEN CASTELLINA

The Olive Garden - Chicken Castellina image

This is no Knock off Recipe, This is directly from The Olive Garden Website" www.theolivegarden.com. Enjoy!

Provided by Starfire aka Wendy

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

Ingredients

1/4 cup pancetta (Sauce) or 1/4 cup bacon, diced (Sauce)
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato, diced
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups milk
1 ounce cornstarch
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup smoked gouda cheese, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
8 1/2 ounces sliced artichokes, drained
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup mushroom, sliced
1 1/2 lbs pasta, of choice cooked according to package directions
chicken
1 1/2 lbs skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1 - 1 1/2 pieces
3/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup white wine
fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Steps:

Sauce.
SAUTÉ pancetta (or bacon) in a 3-qt sauce pan or large pot, over medium/high heat until crisp and golden brown. Reduce heat, add butter and allow it to melt. Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for approximately one minute, stirring frequently (do not brown).
WHISK in cream, milk and cornstarch. Raise heat to medium/high. Whisk in Parmesan and Gouda cheeses. Once cheese melts, add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring continuously.
REMOVE from heat and let stand uncovered.
Chicken.
MIX flour with salt and pepper. Coat chicken in seasoned flour, shaking off excess flour.
HEAT olive oil in large sauté pan. Add chicken in a single layer and cook until golden brown on both sides (approximately 7 minutes total). Juices should run clear.
ADD wine to chicken in pan (caution: there will be a low flame in pan). Toss gently until wine is evaporated. Add sauce and bring to a boil on medium/high heat.
TRANSFER drained, cooked pasta to large platter. Evenly distribute chicken and sauce over pasta.
GARNISH with chopped parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1673.1, Fat 74.6, SaturatedFat 39.7, Cholesterol 301.5, Sodium 1098.6, Carbohydrate 168.6, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 5.1, Protein 77.8