- 1 1/2 cups Water
- 4 to 5 Chicken Breast halves, skin removed if desired
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/8 tsp Pepper
- 1 1/2 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 pkg (3 oz) Cream Cheese, softened
- Garlic Clove, minced
- 1 Tbsp Cornstarch
- 3 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 2 Tbsp Honey
- 2 cups Rotini (spiral macaroni), cooked
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh Parsley
- Broiler Directions: Heat broiler. Lightly grease broiler pan. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place drumsticks on greased broiler pan; broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is fork tender and juices run clear, turning occasionally.
- Grilling Directions: Heat grill. Season chicken with salt and pepper. When ready to barbecue, place chicken, skin side down, on gas grill over low heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook for 40 to 60 minutes or until chicken is fork tender and juices run clear, turning occasionally.
- Poaching Directions: Bring water to a boil in large skillet. Add chicken, salt and pepper; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 20 to 30 minutes or until chicken is fork tender and juices run clear.
- Microwave Poaching Directions: Place chicken, skin side up, in 8x12" (2-quart) microwave-safe baking dish, placing thickest portions toward outside edges of dish. Cover with microwave-safe waxed paper. Microwave on HIGH for 12 to 16 minutes or until chicken is fork tender and juices run clear, turning chicken over once halfway through cooking.
- Oven Directions: Preheat oven to 350°. Season chicken with salt and pepper; arrange in ungreased 9x13" (3-quart) baking dish. Cover with foil, if desired. Bake at 350° for 45 to 60 minutes or until chicken is fork tender and juices run clear.
- Meanwhile, in blender container or food processor bowl with metal blade combine all sauce ingredients; blend until smooth. Pour mixture into medium saucepan; cook over medium heat until mixture thickens and is hot, stirring occasionally.
- To serve, place hot cooked rotini on serving plate. Top with chicken and sauce. Garnish with parsley.
Serves 4 to 5.
(Grammie Jan)
