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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 42 Minutes |
Ready In: 62 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
1/2 cup olive oil, divided |
1/4 pound pancetta, chopped |
1 pound cipollini onions, peeled and sliced in 1/2 |
1/2 cup all-purpose flour |
salt and freshly ground black pepper |
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces |
1 pound crimini mushrooms, sliced |
2 cloves garlic, chopped |
2 tablespoons tomato paste |
1 bottle medium-bodied italian red wine |
3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves removed |
1 tablespoon unsalted butter |
1 pound linguine |
fresh parsley leaves, roughly chopped |
Directions:
1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until brown and crispy about 8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with a paper towel.
2. To the same skillet add the onions and cook until they just start to caramelize, about 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside on a baking sheet. While the onions cook, add the flour to a glass baking dish and season with salt and pepper. Add the chicken and toss to coat.
3. To the same skillet add 3 tablespoons olive oil, add the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Saute the mushrooms until browned, about 8 minutes and remove to the baking sheet with the onions.
4. Shake off any excess flour from the chicken and put on a plate. Add 3 tablespoons olive oil to the skillet and add the chicken. Cook the chicken until browned, about 6 minutes and transfer to the baking sheet.
5. Turn the heat to medium and add the garlic and tomato paste. Cook for 2 minutes and deglaze the pan with 3/4 of the bottle of wine, making sure to scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. While the wine comes to a simmer, add the thyme, chicken, mushrooms and onions and let simmer for 3 minutes. If sauce is too thick add remaining red wine. Add butter, taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
6. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente about 8 to 10 minutes.
7. Drain the pasta, transfer to a large serving bowl and top with the chicken and wine sauce. Garnish with the parsley, pancetta and a drizzle of the remaining olive oil.
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