*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                       Pasta W/Chicken & Mushrooms

Recipe By     : Joel Erlic
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chicken                          Italian
                Pasta

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   6                    Chicken Breast Halves -- skinned & boned
   2      Tbls          Flour
                        Salt
                        Pepper
   1      Tbls          Olive Oil
   1      Lb            Mushrooms -- cut large ones in
                         -- half
     1/4  Cup           Balsamic Vinegar
   1      Cup           Chicken Broth
   1                    Bay Leaf
     1/4  Tsp           Thyme
   1      Lb            Linguini -- uncooked

Bring 6 quarts of salted water to a rolling boil in a large pot.  Season the flo
ur with salt and pepper.  Dredge the chicken in the seasoned flour.  Shake off a
ny excess.  Heat the oil in a large, heavy non-stick skillet over high heat.  Br
own the chicken on one side (about 3 minutes).  Add the garlic.  Turn the chicke
n.  Scatter the mushrooms over the chicken.  Cook for 3 minutes, shaking the ski
llet to distribute the mushrooms.  Add the vinegar, broth, bay leaves, and thyme
.  Cover the skillet lightly.  Cook, over medium heat for 10 minutes, turning t
he chicken once.  Uncover.  Transfer the chicken to a warm plate.  Cover with fo
il.  Continue cooking the mushrooms for another 7 minutes.  Cook the pasta, stir
ring frequently, in the boilig salted water until al dente.Drain.  Place on a wa
rm serving plate.  Arrange the chicken pieces over the pasta.  Remove the bay le
af from the sauce.  Pour the mushroom sauce over the chicken and pasta.  Serve.

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