Clean Out Sauce
๐ Cook Time: 30 minutes | ๐ Prep Time: 9 minutes | ๐ Total Time: 39 minutes
๐ฝ๏ธ Servings: 4
Description:
It was time to clean out the icebox before things started to go bad. I started chopping all of the veggies and adding whatever I ran across. This is the end result. My boyfriend really liked it and told me “Hurry up and go post it so you don’t forget what you did! I want this again!” The bad part is I didn’t really measure anything so I had to sort of guess how much went in the pan. What is really cool about this is you can add whatever you want or leave out what you don’t. Leave out the chicken and it’s a vegetarian treat!
๐ฅ Recipe Category: Sauces
๐ Keywords: Stew, One Dish Meal, Chicken, Poultry, Vegetable, Meat, Spicy, < 60 Mins, Beginner Cook, Stove Top, Easy, Inexpensive
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Boneless, skinless chicken breasts | 4 |
| Carrot | 3/4 |
| Celery | 2 |
| Bacon | 4 |
| Green onion | 1/2 |
| Tomatoes | 2 |
| Garlic | 5 |
| Leeks | 2 |
| Vegetable broth | 1 |
| White wine | 1 |
| Cayenne pepper | 1/2 |
| Bay leaf | 1 |
| Parsley | 2 |
| Butter | 1 |
| Olive oil | 1 |
| Penne pasta | 1 |
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Chop the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Dice the carrots, celery, bacon, green onion, tomatoes, garlic, and leeks.
- Finely chop the parsley.
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Cooking:
- In a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat, add olive oil and butter.
- Once the butter is melted, add the diced bacon and cook until it starts to crisp up.
- Add the diced chicken breasts and cook until they are no longer pink in the center, about 8-10 minutes.
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Flavor Infusion:
- Stir in the diced carrots, celery, green onion, tomatoes, garlic, and leeks.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and white wine.
- Season with cayenne pepper and add the bay leaf for aromatic depth.
- Allow the mixture to simmer for 20-30 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together.
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Final Touch:
- Once the chicken and vegetables are cooked through, remove the bay leaf.
- Toss in the cooked penne pasta, ensuring it’s well coated with the flavorful sauce.
- If needed, add some of the pasta water to adjust the consistency of the sauce.
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Serving:
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of freshness.
- Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Clean Out Sauce!
This recipe is a delightful mix of flavors and textures, perfect for a cozy night in or a quick weekday meal. Feel free to customize it with your favorite ingredients, and don’t forget to share your unique variations!
