Chicken Breasts with Rapini and Tomatoes
Chicken Breasts with Rapini and Tomatoes
Serves 4 people
INGREDIENTS
Chicken
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4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into pieces
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1 tsp of salt
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1 tsp of fresh ground black pepper
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1/2 tsp of dried oregano
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1/2 tsp of dried basil
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1/2 tsp of thyme
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2 Tbls of light extra virgin olive oil
Rapini
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2 Tbls of light extra virgin olive oil
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1 bunch of long green onions, chopped
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2 cloves of garlic, chopped
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1 bunch of rapini, stems removed and chopped
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2 cups of cherry tomatoes
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2 Tbls of balsamic vinegar
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1/2 cup of white wine
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1/2 cup of fat free low sodium chicken broth
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1/2 tsp of salt
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1/2 tsp of fresh ground black pepper
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1 pound of whole wheat fusilli pasta
PREPARATION
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Season the chicken with the salt, pepper, oregano, basil and thyme.
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In a large frying pan sauté the chicken on both sides in 2 Tbls of oil until the chicken is browned. Around 4 to 5 minutes per side.
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Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
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Heat the remaining 2 Tbls of oil and add the onions and garlic. Cook for 1 minutes.
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Add the rapini and cook until slightly wilted.
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Stir in the tomatoes, vinegar, wine, chicken broth, salt and pepper.
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Cook until the tomatoes are heated through and tender.
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Return the Chicken to the pan and cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
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In 6 quarts of boiling salted water cook the pasta until al dente. Around 10 minutes.
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Drain and plate the pasta.
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Top with the rapini and tomatoes.
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Top with chicken breasts.
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