Alright, let’s talk about this balsamic chicken pasta, you know, the kind them fancy folks in the city eat. But don’t you worry none, this ain’t some complicated dish. I’m gonna tell you how to make it real simple, the way I do it, so even your no-good nephew could whip it up.
First off, you gotta get yourself some chicken. Don’t go spendin’ all your money on them fancy-pants organic breasts. Just get some regular chicken, whatever’s on sale. Cut it up into bite-sized pieces, you know, so it ain’t chokin’ nobody at the table.
Now, for the pasta. I like to use somethin’ sturdy, like penne or rotini. Them little thin noodles, they just get all mushy and stick together. Boil that pasta up till it’s soft, but not too soft. You want it to have a little bite to it, like a good apple.
- Get your chicken cut up
- Boil your pasta till it’s just right
- Don’t overcook nothing!
Next up is the sauce. This is where that balsamic vinegar comes in. Now, some folks go crazy with that stuff, pourin’ it on like it’s water. Don’t do that. You just need a little bit, a tablespoon or two, to give it that tangy taste. You also need some cream, the heavy kind, the kind that sticks to your ribs. And some tomatoes, the little cherry ones are good, or you can chop up some big ones, whatever you got on hand. And don’t forget the garlic! Lots and lots of garlic. Keeps the vampires away, you know.
Okay, so you got your chicken, your pasta, and your sauce fixin’s all ready. Time to put it all together. Heat up a pan, throw in some olive oil, or butter, or whatever grease you got, and cook that chicken till it’s brown all over. Then, toss in the garlic, let it sizzle for a bit, and then add the tomatoes and the balsamic vinegar. Let that cook down for a few minutes, till the tomatoes get all soft and juicy.
Now, for the creamy part. Pour in that heavy cream, stir it all up, and let it simmer for a bit, till it thickens up nice and good. Then, dump in the cooked pasta, and stir it all together till every noodle is coated in that creamy, tangy sauce. And that’s it! You got yourself some balsamic chicken pasta, good enough for a king, or at least good enough for your grumpy old husband.
This here is a good easy dinner, you know, somethin’ you can throw together on a weeknight when you don’t feel like spendin’ all day in the kitchen. And it’s pretty healthy too, got your chicken for protein, your tomatoes for vitamins, and even a little bit of garlic to keep you from gettin’ sick. Plus, it’s just plain tasty. That balsamic vinegar gives it a little zing, the cream makes it all rich and smooth, and the chicken and pasta fill you up nice and good. My grandkids, they love this stuff. They call it “grandma’s special pasta,” even though it ain’t nothin’ special, just good home cookin’.
And don’t you go frettin’ about messin’ it up. This ain’t rocket science, it’s just pasta. Even if you burn the chicken a little, or put in too much garlic, it’ll still taste alright. Just remember to keep it simple, use good ingredients, and don’t overcook nothing. That’s the secret to good cookin’, and good livin’, if you ask me.
So there you have it, my recipe for balsamic chicken pasta. It ain’t fancy, but it’s good, and it’ll fill your belly and warm your soul. Now go on and make it, and let me know how it turns out. And don’t forget to save me a plate!
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