Chicken Campagnola Recipes

CHICKEN CAMPAGNOLA

Steps:

• Char peppers over gas flame or in broiler, turning until blackened on all sides.
• Place in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes to steam.
• Peel and seed pepper, rinse if necessary, pat dry and cut into thin strips.
• Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
• Add sausage and cook until brown, turning frequently, about 6 minutes.
• Transfer sausage to plate using slotted spoon.
• Add chicken to skillet and cook until just springy to touch, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
• Add to sausage, using slotted spoon.
• Pour off all but a thin film of pan drippings.
• Add garlic and stir 2 minutes.
• Add wine and broth and bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits.
• Add peppers, half of rosemary and oregano and boil sauce until thickened and richly flavored, about 8 minutes.
• Whisk in butter 1 tablespoon at a time; stir in sausage and chicken into sauce.
• Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with remaining rosemary and oregano and serve immediately.

CAPELLINI ALLA CAMPAGNOLA- RUSTIC ANGEL HAIR PASTA & CHICKEN

Steps:

• Pound chicken breasts to 1/4-1/2-inch thickness between sheets of plastic wrap.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper, then dredge chicken in flour and shake off excess.
• Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet and add chicken breasts, cooking over medium heat until golden on both sides and cooked through.
• Drain chicken and set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat boiling salted water in a pasta pot and cook angel hair pasta al dente; drain.
• Heat remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in another deep skillet and add mushrooms, garlic and red pepper.
• Cook mushrooms until tender then add wine and cook for 3-5 minutes or until alcohol burns off.
• Pour in tomatoes, lemon juice, basil, oregano, fennel, capers, salt and pepper.
• Simmer over low heat for 15-20 minutes, adding tomato juice or broth if necessary (if mixture dries too much).
• Stir in chopped parsley, then add drained angel hair pasta and toss.
• Serve pasta topped with sliced chicken breast and topped with shavings of asiago or parmesan cheese.