Creamy Basil Chicken
- Ready In:
- 3hrs 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 15
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 2 medium red peppers, and cut into strips or 2 medium yellow bell peppers, cut into strips
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 ounces cooked bacon, chopped
- 8 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca, crushed
- 8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (2 1/2-3#)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1⁄4 cup dry white wine or 1/4 cup vermouth
- 1 lb asparagus spear
- 1⁄3 cup whipping cream
- 1⁄2 cup fresh basil, plus
- 2 teaspoons fresh basil, snipped
- 2 cups orzo pasta, hot cooked
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
directions
- In a 5-6 quart slow cooker stir together mushrooms, sweet peppers, onion, bacon, and garlic. Sprinkle with tapioca. Place chicken on top of mixture in cooker. Pour broth and wine over all.
- Cover: cook on high heat setting 3-3 1/2 hours or low heat setting 6-7 hours.
- Meanwhile, snap off and discard woody bases from asparagus. Cut inot 2-3 inch lengths. If using low heat setting, turn to high heat setting. Stir in asparagus, cream, and the 1/2 cup fresh basil. Cover; cook 30 minutes more.
- Reserve four chicken breast halves to prepare Chicken and Wild Rice Chowder; store chicken breast halves, wrapping tightly and refrigerate up to 3 days. Serve remaining chicken, vegetables, and sauce with orzo. Sprinkle with the 2 tablespoons fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.
- Makes 4 servings plus additional chicken for Chicken and Wild Rice Chowder.
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Cooking is something I do to keep busy and a budget in line. My preferred hobbies are teaching yoga, enjoying my own practice, walking with my hubby, and watching my daughters in their respective sports of gymnastics and Irish dance. A great circle of friends also supports my "left of center" personality!