CHICKEN GIARDINO (OLIVE GARDEN COPYCAT)

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Make and share this Chicken Giardino (Olive Garden Copycat) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 27

1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1 teaspoon garlic pepper seasoning
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup white wine
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon lemon juice
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced width-wise into 1/2-inch strips
2 small rosemary sprigs
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/2 lemon, juice of
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 bunch fresh asparagus (remove bottom inch of stem, cut remainder into 1-inch pieces)
1 zucchini, julienne cut
1 summer squash, julienne cut
2 roma tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 red bell pepper, julienne cut
1 cup broccoli floret, blanched
1/2 cup frozen peas
1 cup spinach, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup carrot, julienne cut
1 lb farfalle pasta, cooked according to package directions (bow ties)

Steps:

  • SAUCE PREPARATION:.
  • MELT butter in a sauce pan over medium heat. Stir in thyme, garlic pepper and rosemary. Whisk to thoroughly blend and cook for 1 minute.
  • COMBINE chicken broth, water, wine, milk, and lemon juice in a mixing bowl. Add cornstarch and whisk until cornstarch has dissolved and there are no lumps.
  • ADD liquid mixture to sauce pan. Whisk all ingredients together and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then remove from heat.
  • CHICKEN & VEGETABLES PREPARATION:.
  • COMBINE all chicken ingredients in a mixing bowl and blend well.
  • MARINATE for 30 minutes.
  • HEAT a saute pan over medium-high heat. Add 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil.
  • SAUTE chicken strips until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • ADD all vegetables and saute until cooked through.
  • ADD cooked, drained pasta and sauce to saute pan. Stir until pasta is thoroughly coated with sauce.
  • TRANSFER to a serving platter and garnish with chopped parsley.

Mz CannaBishh
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This was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Thyworks
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This was a delicious recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ghanshyam Khan
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my chicken didn't turn out as tender as I would have liked. It was still tasty, but I think I'll cook it for a little bit less time next time.


Top Gamer
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


mhm W0nder
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I loved this recipe! It was so easy to make and it tasted amazing. I will definitely be making this again soon.


gaontebale ramaeba
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Jimmie Ramey
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This was so easy to make and it tasted just like the Olive Garden! I will definitely be making this again.


tanveer khan rind
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my sauce didn't turn out as creamy as I would have liked. It was still tasty, but I think I'll add a little bit of cream next time.


Harrison Deno
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This recipe was a hit! The chicken was juicy and tender, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over pasta, and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Nwabyeze Malcolm
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I've been wanting to try this recipe for a long time, and I'm so glad I finally did! It was absolutely delicious, and my whole family loved it. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this a