Skillet Chicken-Chervil
Chervil is an herb related to parsley that has a mild anise flavor. It adds a hint of fascinating flavor to this brothy chicken dish with homemade spinach pasta.

Prep Time:
47 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 3 mins
Servings:
Makes 6 servings.
Ingredients
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6 medium skinless boneless chicken breasts halves (about 1-3/4 lb.)
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1/2 cup Italian oil-and-vinegar dressing
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8 oz. fresh spinach, washed, stems removed (8 cups)
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2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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1/2 tsp. salt
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4 Tbsp. olive oil
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1 to 3 Tbsp. water
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1 tsp. green peppercorns, coarsely crushed (optional)
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8 oz. baby portobella mushrooms, coarsely chopped
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2-1/4 cup chicken broth
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1/4 cup torn fresh chervil or Italian flat-leaf parsley
Directions
1.
Place chicken in resealable food safe plastic bag, add dressing, seal bag and turn to coat. Marinate chicken in refrigerator about 30 minutes.
2.
Meanwhile, to make pasta, in a 6-quart Dutch oven bring about 1/2-inch water to boiling. Add spinach; cover and cook about 3 minutes or until wilted. Drain spinach; squeeze dry. Place spinach in food processor bowl, puree. Add flour, eggs, and salt. Cover and process until mixture forms fine crumbs. With processor running, slowly pour 1 Tbsp. of the oil and enough water through feed to form dough into a ball, tube. Transfer dough to lightly floured surface. Cover, let dough rest for 3 minutes. Divide dough into 4 portions.
3.
Dust work surface with flour. Roll dough into 1/2-inch-wide logs . Slice into 1-inch pieces. Gently roll each dough piece in a ball. Roll dough balls over a lightly floured gnocchi paddle or the tines of a fork to create oval shapes with grooves on one side. Cover pasta; let stand 20 minutes.
4.
While pasta stands, in the 6-quart pot bring 3 quarts salted water and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to boiling. Remove chicken from marinade; reserve marinade. Sprinkle chicken with crushed green peppercorns. In an extra large skillet cook chicken in the remaining 2 tablespoons hot oil over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (170 degrees F), turning once. Remove chicken; cover and keep warm. Add mushrooms to skillet; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until tender. Add chicken broth and reserved marinade to the skillet. Bring to boiling. Stir in half the chervil. Remove from heat; cover and keep warm.
5.
Add pasta to boiling water. Reduce heat slightly and boil, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes or until pasta floats to top. Drain pasta.
6.
To serve place broth and pasta in bowl; top with chicken and mushrooms. Pour over warm broth mixture. Sprinkle with remaining chervil. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 547, Total Fat 24 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Monounsaturated Fat 11 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 148 mg, Sodium 698 mg, Carbohydrate 42 g, Total Sugar 2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 10 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 26%, Calcium 7%, Iron 28%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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