OLIVE GARDEN'S CHICKEN GIARDINO RECIPE - (4.1/5)

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Olive Garden's Chicken Giardino Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by MichaelH

Number Of Ingredients 30

Sauce:
1 Tbsp butter
1/4 tsp dry thyme
1/2 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1 tsp garlic pepper
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup white wine
1 Tbsp milk
1 tsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Chicken:
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced width-wise into 1/2" strips
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 small rosemary sprigs
1 clove garlic, finely minced
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Vegetables:
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 bunch fresh asparagus (remove bottom inch of stem; cut remainder into 1" pieces)
1 zucchini, julienne cut
1 yellow summer squash, julienne cut
2 roma tomatoes, cut into 1/2" pieces
1/2 red bell pepper, julienne cut
1 cup broccoli florets, blanched
1/2 cup frozen peas
1 cup spinach, cut into 1/2" pieces
1/2 cup carrots, julienne cut
1 lb farfalle pasta (bow ties), cooked according to package directions

Steps:

  • Sauce Preparation: MELT butter in a sauce pan over medium heat. Stir in thyme, garlic pepper and rosemary. Whisk to thoroughly blend and cook for 1 minute. COMBINE chicken broth, water, wine, milk, and lemon juice in a mixing bowl. Add cornstarch and whisk until cornstarch has dissolved and there are no lumps . ADD liquid mixture to sauce pan. Whisk all ingredients together and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then remove from heat. Chicken & Vegetables Preparation: COMBINE all chicken ingredients in a mixing bowl and blend well. MARINATE for 30 minutes HEAT a saute pan over medium high heat. Add ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil. SAUTE chicken strips until internal temperature reaches 165°F. ADD all vegetables and sauté until cooked through. ADD cooked, drained pasta and sauce to sauté pan. Stir until pasta is thoroughly coated with sauce. TRANSFER to a serving platter and garnish with chopped parsley.

Bareeha Memon
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious.


Md. Nazim Khan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always flavorful.


Abby Patch
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is incredible.


Elissa Figgers
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was to die for.


Bright Edem
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Nomi Sandhu
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I've tried this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Gabby Godsman
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's easy to make and the results are impressive.


Esther Dorbor
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out great. The sauce was a little too salty for my taste, so I would recommend using less salt next time.


Arsalan Arif
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The chicken was a little bland, but the sauce was flavorful.


Timothy Spaulding
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Satu Malik
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I wasn't a big fan of the sauce, but the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Rana Muzmmail
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious.


Prince Jackson
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is to die for.


Hamza Fs
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are impressive. I highly recommend it!


bodie slater
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Gamerbro Ziron
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This was my first time making chicken giardino, and it turned out amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy.


Kainat Shah
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out great. The sauce was a little bland for my taste, so I added some extra garlic and oregano.


Chelsea Rogers
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.