Creamy Basil Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

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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 oz cooked bacon, chopped
8 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp 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 tsp fresh basil, snipped
2 cups orzo pasta, hot cooked
2 tbsp 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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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	883 Kcal (3697 kJ)
Calories from fat	296.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	32.99g	51%
Cholesterol	325.02mg	108%
Sodium	2511.3mg	105%
Potassium	2134.96mg	45%
Total Carbs	36.85g	12%
Sugars	9.66g	39%
Dietary Fiber	6.01g	24%
Protein	112.26g	225%
Vitamin C	93.1mg	155%
Iron	3.6mg	20%
Calcium	121mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	91.36 Kcal (383 kJ)
Calories from fat	30.72 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.41g	51%
Cholesterol	33.63mg	108%
Sodium	259.83mg	105%
Potassium	220.89mg	45%
Total Carbs	3.81g	12%
Sugars	1g	39%
Dietary Fiber	0.62g	24%
Protein	11.61g	225%
Vitamin C	9.6mg	155%
Iron	0.4mg	20%
Calcium	12.5mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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