TUSCAN CHICKEN PASTA

CHEF RODNEY AMOS / BIG RIVER GRILLE

1 cup per serving thinly sliced Chicken Portions 

(we used a package of Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Grilled Chicken Breast Strips; this is a two serving portion)

1 cup per serving Bruschetta Tomatoes (directions below)

1 T canola oil 

2 cups per serving linguine (cooked, al dente)

2 T garlic butter (directions below)

2 T Parmesan Romano blend

Salt & pepper blend to taste

 

DIRECTIONS:

1. Pour the oil into a hot sauté pan, add the chicken and cook for 30 seconds.

 2. Pull the pan from the flame, add the Bruschetta Tomatoes, salt and pepper and return to the flame, cook for 1 minute.

 3. Reheat the pasta in the water and add to the pan, toss together and swirl in the Garlic Butter.

 4. Swirl the pasta onto the bowl in a high mound and pour the rest of the contents of the pan over the top.

 5. Sprinkle the Parmesan Romano over the pasta.

 

BRUSCHETTA TOMATOES

 2 c Roma tomatoes, diced  ( we used a can of Hunt's petite diced tomatoes, drained)

2 T Balsamic vinegar

1-1/2 t salt & pepper blend

1 T garlic, finely chopped

2 T olive oil

2 T basil, thinly sliced

 

DIRECTIONS:

Toss all of the ingredients together in a bowl.

 

GARLIC BUTTER  ( we didn't bother with this and the meal was still yummy)

1/2 lb unsalted butter, room temperature

1/2 lb margarine, room temperature

1/4 c fresh garlic, minced

1 T parsley, chopped

salt and pepper to taste

 

DIRECTIONS:

Using a mixing bowl add all ingredients and mix well until thoroughly blended.


I had this dish at the Big River Grill and Brewery, Chattanooga, TN, 17 April 2010; The BRG is near the Aquarium. Fixed at home, 23 April 2010
RECIPE # 4424 - TUSCAN CHICKEN PASTA, Tuesday, News Channel 5, Nashville, TN