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Creamy Chicken and Pasta

Rich, creamy and laced with wine, this chicken-and-pasta main dish is a favorite with Elaine Moser’s family in Spokane, Washington. Who’d guess it’s so quick and easy? COOKING CAPERS. Capers are the small, green flower buds of a bush that grows all over the Mediterranean area. Pickled in wine, vinegar or brine, capers lend a salty, lemony flavor to sauces, salads, veggies and main dishes. They c

5 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked penne pasta
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup sliced green onions
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/3 cup water
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large
skillet, saute mushrooms and onions in butter for 4-5 minutes or
until tender. Add wine or broth and garlic. Bring to a boil; cook
until liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
Combine flour and water until smooth; gradually add to mushroom
mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes
or until thickened. Stir in cream. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat;
simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until heated through.
Drain pasta. Add the pasta, chicken, capers, salt and pepper to cream

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Directions (continued)

sauce. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with
Parmesan cheese. Yield: 5 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 431 calories, 25 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 121 mg cholesterol, 420 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 23 g protein.

Wine: Full-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.