Basil Chicken with Pasta Salad - Michigan Wine Country

Basil Chicken with Pasta Salad - Michigan Wine Country

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Basil Chicken with Pasta Salad - Poaching the chicken in water, wine and seasonings keeps the chicken moist and imparts a wonderful flavor (and aroma).

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup Chardonnay
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried whole basil
  • 6 black peppercorns
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 clove garlic, halved
  • 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons light sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 cup cooked corkscrew pasta
  • 1 cup grape or cherry tomato halves
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions

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