Marinating the chicken with wine and cornstarch keeps the chicken moist and tender (it's the same technique used in stir-fries).
Prep Time10minutes
Cook Time10minutes
Total Time20minutes
Servings3
Ingredients
2boneless chicken breastscut into strips
1tablespoonwhite wine
2teaspoonscornstarch
salt and pepper
1tablespoonolive oil
5clovesgarlicminced
1/2cupsun dried tomato stripsin olive oil
1/4teaspoonred pepper flakes
2teaspoonsherbs de provence or other favorite herb mix
1/2cupwhite wine
1/2poundgluten-free pasta
fresh minced parsley
fresh grated cheeseoptional
Instructions
Bring a big pot of water to boil for the pasta.
Meanwhile, marinade chicken strips with wine, cornstarch, a little salt and pepper.
Heat oil in large skillet. Add garlic and saute until light brown; add chicken and saute until just cooked through. Add sun dried tomato strips, red pepper flakes, and herbs and saute another minute. Add wine and let reduce. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; when done, reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking liquid; drain pasta. Add drained pasta to chicken in pan. Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen up pasta and sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with minced parsley; serve with fresh grated cheese if desired.