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Chicken Breasts with Zucchini Pappardelle Recipe
by Evelyn Scott

Chicken Breasts with Zucchini Pappardelle

Equipment: an adjustable-blade slicer

Accompaniment: lemon wedges

Rating: 4/5
Avg. 4/5 2 votes
Prep time: Italy Italian
Cook time: Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound zucchini, trimmed
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 4 boneless chicken breast halves with skin (1 1/2 pounds)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 cup torn basil leaves
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Directions

  1. Shave zucchini lengthwise (1/8 inch thick) with slicer and put in a large bowl.Thinly slice garlic and reserve separately.
  2. Pat chicken dry, then cut crosswise into thirds.
  3. Season all over with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
  4. Sauté chicken in batches, skin side down first, until browned and just cooked through, 8 to 14 minutes total.
  5. Add chicken to zucchini.
  6. Add garlic to skillet and cook, stirring, until pale golden, about 1 minute.
  7. Add water and scrape up any brown bits, then drizzle over chicken.
  8. Add basil and 1/4 teaspoon salt to bowl and toss until zucchini wilts slightly.
  9. Season with salt and pepper