PACCHERI PASTA WITH BRAISED CHICKEN AND SAFFRON CREAM
Provided by Isaac Becker
Categories Milk/Cream Chicken Pasta Braise High Fiber Dinner Saffron Bon Appétit Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, skin side down, to skillet and cook until golden, about 7 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate. Add onions and garlic to drippings in skillet; sauté until onions are slightly softened, 7 to 8 minutes. Add wine and saffron to skillet; bring to boil. Continue to boil until liquid is thickened and reduced by less than half, about 8 minutes. Add 2 cups chicken broth to skillet. Return chicken to skillet; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer gently until chicken is very tender (adjust heat to prevent boiling and turn chicken over after 30 minutes), about 1 hour total. Transfer chicken to plate and cool.
- Reserve skillet with juices. Remove skin and bones from chicken and discard. Tear chicken meat into bite-size pieces; place in medium bowl and reserve.
- Cook pasta in pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain; return to pot.
- Meanwhile, spoon off fat from juices in skillet; discard fat. Add cream to juices in skillet and boil until sauce is reduced to 2 1/2 cups and is thick enough to coat spoon, about 10 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice, then chicken pieces. Stir over medium heat until heated through, adding more broth by 1/4 cupfuls to thin sauce as needed and adding more lemon juice by teaspoonfuls, if desired, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add chicken mixture to pasta in pot and toss to coat. Stir in basil. Transfer pasta to plates.
- What to drink:
- Serve a floral, fruity white, like the Montinore Estate 2008 "Almost Dry" Riesling (Oregon, $12).
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Abdi Jazz
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe.
Akm Zubayer
[email protected]This dish was a huge disappointment.
Tya Carrington
[email protected]I didn't like the flavor of the saffron cream sauce.
Abul Kashim
[email protected]This dish was a bit too rich for my taste.
Gunner Gregory
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of saffron, but this dish was still very good.
joy Prate
[email protected]This recipe is a bit challenging, but it's worth the effort.
Ntokozo Mkweli
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Lisa Ross
[email protected]This is my favorite chicken recipe! The saffron cream sauce is incredible.
NEMAT SASOLI
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing.
Senul Ranol
[email protected]This dish is delicious! The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend it.
moeed Shahid
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend it!
Girleanu Andrei
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's totally worth it! The flavors are incredible. I especially love the crispy chicken skin.
Cardi Belcalis
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is always so tender and juicy, and the saffron cream sauce is to die for. I usually serve it over fettuccine, but I've also tried it with penne and it was just as good.
Bibek Singh
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over angel hair pasta and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.
Sherry Shelley
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the chicken, saffron, and cream. The paccheri pasta was also a nice touch, as it held the sauce well. I will definitely be making this again.
6789043 Gtgg
[email protected]This dish is a true culinary delight! The braised chicken was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the saffron cream sauce was rich and decadent. The paccheri pasta cooked perfectly and soaked up the sauce beautifully. I highly recommend this recipe