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Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Chicken Breasts with Creamy Kale and Basil Pesto...


Cooking at home does not have to be nor should it be painful and or difficult. After a long day, we can often find ourselves wondering what to make for dinner and being exhausted from the daily grind can't even begin to imagine what to make.

I always say, don't think about it too much. Let it come together in a natural way... Which means, grab what is available from the fridge, freezer or grocer and just let it happen... let it become something delicious. That's what it means to be a brainy gourmet.

For instance, chicken breasts with creamy kale and pesto sauce is so easy... it makes itself.  So easy, that it takes no more than 25-30 minutes to prepare. In a covered stock pot, boil two chicken breasts in 1 cup of chicken stock. When the meat has turned white, remove the chicken breasts and set aside. Add 1/4 cup of heavy cream to remaining stock, 2 pats of butter, 2-3 tbs of pesto and 1/4 cup of 'flour slurry' for thickening.

To make a slurry, just measure out the flour into a small bowl – use one tablespoon to thicken a small amount of sauce or up to four tablespoons for a big bowl of soup. Add a cup or so of the warm broth to the flour and whisk until they're completely combined. This is your slurry.

 You can garnish with lemons, fresh herbs or both...



Prepare a side dish (or any left over pasta) and you have a delicious meal...

~ Tutti a Tavola!

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