Uncle Johns Chicken Confetti Recipes

CHICKEN CONFETTI

Steps:

• Rinse chicken and pat dry; season with the 1 tsp salt and the 1/4 tsp pepper --.
• In a Dutch oven, brown chicken in oil, then remove --.
• Drain off all but 3 tbsp of the fat; add the onion and garlic, cooking until the onion is tender, stirring as it cooks --.
• Stir in chicken and all remaining ingredients EXCEPT the pasta and parmesan --.
• Cover dutch oven tightly and simmer 1 hour or until chicken is tender, stirring occasionally.
• When time is up, skim off excess fat; serve over the pasta and sprinkle with the parmesan --.
• Suggestion: Use egg noodles or fettucine instead of the angel hair.

BARLEY CONFETTI

Steps:

• Combine the barley and vegetables in a large bowl.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, onion, garlic and vinegar.
• Toss with barley and vegetables. Serve cold.

CHICKEN CONFETTI SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425.
• Break pasta into 2" long pieces & cook in boiling water 5 minutes, stirring occasionally or until partially tender.
• Meanwhile cut butter into small pieces while placing in medium bowl; set aside to soften. COmbine in micro-safe bowl: chicken, pimentoes, trinity mix, soup, salt, pepper, & broth until well blended. Cover and microwave on high 2-3 minutes or until mixture is hot and veggies begin to soften.
• Drain pasta and stir into veggie mixture. Transfer mixture evenly into 2qt baking dish. Stir cheese & bread crumbs into butter. Mix with finger tips until blended and crumbly; spread evenly over chicken mixture. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden and bubbly around edges.
• Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

CHICKEN CONFETTI

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in oil. Remove chicken and set aside. , Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet. Add onion; cook until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, sauce, paste, basil and remaining salt; bring to a boil. , Return chicken to skillet. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 60-70 minutes or juices run clear. Serve with spaghetti.