Veneto Chicken Recipes

CHICKEN VENETO

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain & keep warm.
• Meanwhile, cut chicken marinated in lime or lemon juice, into bite-size strips.
• In a very large skillet, cook chicken in hot oil over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
• Remove chicken from skillet with a slotted spoon; discard pan drippings.
• In same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
• Add garlic; cook and stir for 15 seconds; remove from heat.
• Add artichokes, pistachios and wine & return to heat.
• Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
• Simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes; stir in salt, freshly ground black pepper & crushed red pepper flakes, if using.
• Return chicken to the skillet.
• Cook for 1 to 2 minutes more or until heated through.
• To serve, arrange the pasta on 4 individual dinner plates or a large platter.
• Spoon the chicken mixture over the pasta.
• Sprinkle with parsley and cracked black pepper to taste.
• Serve immediately.

VENETIAN CHICKEN (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine paprika, flour, salt, basil, pepper.
• Coat chicken pieces with mixture and set aside.
• Rinse mushrooms and break into small pieces (remove and discard thick stems).
• Place mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes and onion in a crock pot.
• Place chicken pieces on top.
• In a bowl, combine wine, if using, and tomato sauce and lemon peel.
• Pour over chicken.
• Cover.
• Cook LOW 5-6 hours or til chicken is tender.
• Serving suggestions:.
• Serve over cooked pasta, top with grated parmesan cheese and parsley.