This blog is a tribute to my late grandmother, Louise, who was a wonderful hostess, loving wife, mother of 8, grandmother to many and cook/entertainer extraordinaire.
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Farfalle with Chicken, Spinach and Broccoli
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
salt and pepper
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup heavy cream
zest and juice of 2 lemons
1 lb farfalle pasta
1-2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
3 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup parmesan
Cook pasta according to package directions in salted water. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water for later use. Melt butter in saucepan over medium high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear chicken - place in saucepan with melted butter, flip after 3-4 minutes when it develops color, do not move until then. Remove from pan and set aside. Add garlic and broccoli to pan over medium heat and saute for 3-5 minutes. Add cream and lemon. Simmer until slightly thickened ~5 minutes. Combine with cooked pasta, chicken, spinach and cheese. Season with salt and pepper and toss.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment