Bowties with Chicken & Cranberries
Why I Love This Recipe
Ingredients You'll Need
3/4 c. sweetened, dried cranberries
1/3 c. port wine or cranberry cocktail juice
1/2 c. shallots, sliced
2 T. butter
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 t. paprika
1 t. dried thyme
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
1-1/2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces
10-1/2 oz. can chicken broth
12-oz. pkg. bowtie pasta, cooked
Directions
Combine cranberries and juice in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high setting for one minute.
Set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté shallot in butter for 5 minutes.
Mix flour, paprika, thyme, salt and pepper in a plastic zipping bag; add chicken and shake to coat.
Add chicken and any remaining flour mixture to skillet; cook for 5 minutes.
Add broth; simmer for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Drain cranberries; stir into skillet and heat through.
Combine bowties and chicken mixture; toss well. Serves 6.