*  Exported from  MasterCook II  * 
  
                        Chicken And Pasta Primavera 
  
 Recipe By     : Little Mom 
 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00 
 Categories    : Chicken 
  
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method 
 --------  ------------  -------------------------------- 
    3      Whole         Chicken Breasts -- 12 oz. each 
    4      Cups          Water 
    1      Small         Sprig Fresh Basil 
    1      Thick         Slice Of Onion 
    1      Stalk         Celery With Leaves 
    1                    Bay Leaf 
                         Salt 
   12      Oz            Thin Spaghetti 
    1      Cup           Fresh Green Beans 
    2      Cups          Broccoli Flowerets 
      1/2  Cup           Fresh Peas 
      1/2  Cup           Unsalted Butter 
    1      Clove         Garlic -- crushed 
    1      Tbls          Fresh Basil -- chopped 
    2      Tbls          Parmesan Cheese 
                         Freshly Ground Pepper 
    1      Cup           Carrots -- sliced 
  
 Arrange chicken breasts in single layer in heavy skillet; add 4 cups water,
 basil sprig, onion, celery, bay leaf, one teaspoon salt.  Heat uncovered on
 medium heat until water begins to boil; reduce heat to low.  Simmer breasts
 covered 5 minutes. 
 Remove skillet from heat.  Uncover.  Turn breasts over in hot broth. 
 Recover.  Let stand off heat for 5 minutes.  Uncover again.  Let chicken
 stand in broth for 10 minutes. 
 Remove breasts to plate with slotted spoon.  Remove skin and bones.  Pull
 into 1″ wide strips.  Set meat aside covered.  Pour broth into 4 cup glass
 measure.  Return 1 cup of broth to skillet, reserve remainder for other
 use. 
 Cook spaghetti in boiling water for 8-10 minutes.  While pasta is cooking,
 add carrots to chicken broth in skillet; heat to simmering over medium low
 heat.  Simmer carrots partially covered for 5 minutes.  Add green beans,
 broccoli and peas; simmer still partially uncovered, until tender 5-8
 minutes.  Remove from heat, drain vegetables, reserving broth for other
 use.  Wipe skillet dry.  Melt butter in skillet over medium heat.  When
 foam subsides stir in garlic, saute for 2 minutes.  Add vegetables, chicken
 and spaghetti.  Toss in butter until coated.  Add more butter and salt to
 taste.  Sprinkle with basil, and parmesan cheese. 
  
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