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Basil Chicken with Vermicelli
Recipe by:
Wendy Mercadante
This is the ultimate comfort food on a rainy night - and quick to prepare. Add the dried red chilli flakes if you want a bit of spice.
Ready in 40 minutes
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Ingredients
Serves: 4
- 250g vermicelli pasta
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 2 (400g) tins chopped tomatoes
- 4 boneless chicken breasts fillets - cooked and cut into cubes
- 1 small bunch fresh basil, rinsed, leaves chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes (optional)
- 4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
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Preparation method
Prep: 15 minutes | Cook: 25 minutes1.
Cook pasta according to packet instructions. Drain, and set aside.
2.
In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry the onions and garlic until onions soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, chicken, basil, salt and optiional chilli. Reduce heat to medium, cover frying pan and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
3.
Toss sauce with pasta to coat and heat through. Serve with Parmesan.
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Last updated:
21 Feb 2012
Reviews
Used different ingredients.
I love this recipe. I used fresh garden tomatoes, tripled the garlic, added dried oregano, and omitted salt. Because the tomato mixture doesn't really make a sauce, I added 225ml of white wine and 200ml chicken stock. Let everything simmer and it was simply delicious and light. The grated parmesan cheese is an essential finishing touch. I will definitely include this dish in my regular rotation. Thanks!
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18 Jul 2008
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Suzanne
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This was very good, i used penne instead. I sauteed the onion with garlic and chicken, along with salt pepper, oregano, crushed chillies, and added 1 tin chopped tomatoes. I put a pinch of sugar to cut the bitterness of the tomatoes. I tossed with the pasta and it was sooooo goood. Cheers!
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18 Jul 2008
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wifeyluvs2cook
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This was very tasty. I didn't have fresh tomatoes on hand so I added tinned tomatoes. I'm sure this is even better with fresh tomatoes. If using tinned tomatoes, I think 1 tsp. sugar would help cut the tang of the tomatoes. My husband enjoyed this so I'll make this again!
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18 Jul 2008
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CSANDST1
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Awesome flavour, quick and simple to make. I did use tinned instead of fresh tomatoes; other than that I followed the recipe. The only reason I gave this a 4 stars is because the sauce was watery, maybe I will let it reduce before serving. I will definitely be making this again.
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POOKY1969
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I love this recipe and we have it about once a month. I think it's great the way it is. I think people that don't like this recipe can't appreciate pasta that's not swimming in sauce. I don't think it's bland at all. My husband tends to like more sauce on everything so he's commented that it needs more sauce but he still loves the flavour.
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