The Olive Garden - Chicken Castellina - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1/4 cup pancetta (Sauce) or 1/4 cup bacon, diced (Sauce)
    6 tablespoons butter, cubed
    1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
    1/4 cup sun-dried tomato, diced
    1 1/2 cups heavy cream
    1 1/2 cups milk
    1 ounce cornstarch
    1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
    1/2 cup smoked gouda cheese, chopped
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
    8 1/2 ounces sliced artichokes, drained
    1/4 teaspoon pepper
    1/4 cup mushroom, sliced
    1 1/2 lbs pasta, of choice cooked according to package directions
    chicken
    1 1/2 lbs skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1 - 1 1/2 pieces
    3/4 cup flour
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon pepper
    3 tablespoons olive oil
    1/4 cup white wine
    fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Preparation
    Sauce.
    SAUTE pancetta (or bacon) in a 3-qt sauce pan or large pot, over medium/high heat until crisp and golden brown. Reduce heat, add butter and allow it to melt. Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Saute for approximately one minute, stirring frequently (do not brown).
    WHISK in cream, milk and cornstarch. Raise heat to medium/high. Whisk in Parmesan and Gouda cheeses. Once cheese melts, add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring continuously.
    REMOVE from heat and let stand uncovered.
    Chicken.
    MIX flour with salt and pepper. Coat chicken in seasoned flour, shaking off excess flour.
    HEAT olive oil in large saute pan. Add chicken in a single layer and cook until golden brown on both sides (approximately 7 minutes total). Juices should run clear.
    ADD wine to chicken in pan (caution: there will be a low flame in pan). Toss gently until wine is evaporated. Add sauce and bring to a boil on medium/high heat.
    TRANSFER drained, cooked pasta to large platter. Evenly distribute chicken and sauce over pasta.
    GARNISH with chopped parsley and serve.

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