PAPPARDELLE WITH CHICKEN RAGù, FENNEL, AND PEAS
You'll still get that velvety consistency from this lighter ragù, but this recipe won't take you all day to make.
Provided by Andy Baraghani
Categories Bon Appétit Pasta Spring Pea Bacon White Wine Fennel Milk/Cream Parmesan Thyme Chicken Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oil in a wide large saucepan or a Dutch oven over medium. Cook bacon, stirring often, until browned and crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl with a slotted spoon.
- Increase heat to medium-high. Season chicken all over with salt, then set in pan, skin side down. Cook, turning halfway through, until golden brown on both sides, about 6 minutes total. Transfer to a plate.
- Pour off all but 2 Tbsp. fat from pan. Add onions and chopped fennel and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden, 6-8 minutes. Add thyme and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in wine and simmer, stirring and scraping up brown bits, until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Return bacon and chicken to pan (chicken should fit snugly in a single layer); pour in water to barely cover chicken. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and set lid askew. Cook until chicken is tender, 45-60 minutes.
- Transfer chicken to a clean plate; let cool. Finely shred chicken meat; discard bones and skin.
- Add milk to pan and set over medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until sauce is nearly reduced by half and slightly thickened, 8-12 minutes.
- Mix peas and chicken into sauce and cook until peas are just tender, about 4 minutes for fresh peas and 2 minutes for frozen. Season ragù with salt and plenty of pepper. Keep warm while you cook the pasta.
- Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water, stirring occasionally, until very al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid.
- Add pasta, butter, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, and 1/2 cup pasta water to ragù and mix to coat pasta with sauce. Increase heat to medium (sauce should be bubbling just a little) and continue cooking, stirring and adding more cooking liquid as needed if sauce is too thick, until butter and cheese are melted and incorporated into ragù and pasta is well coated in sauce. Add parsley and toss to evenly distribute through pasta.
- Divide pasta among bowls. Top with fennel fronds and shaved Parmesan.
- Do Ahead
- Ragù can be made 2 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill. Reheat gently before using.
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Kagimu Ibrahim
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. The sauce was not very flavorful and the chicken was a bit dry. I think I would add more herbs and spices to the sauce next time.
Rs Razzid
[email protected]This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. The sauce was very creamy and the chicken was a bit fat. I think I would prefer it with a lighter sauce and grilled chicken.
Dekynn Rolson
[email protected]I made a few changes to this recipe and it still turned out great. I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts, and I added a tablespoon of Dijon mustard to the sauce. I also used frozen peas instead of fresh, and they worked just fin
Bobby Starr
[email protected]I made this dish exactly as written and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was tender and juicy, the sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the fennel and peas added a nice crunch and sweetness. I will definitely be making this again!
Dffg Aalfu
[email protected]This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. The chicken is cooked perfectly and the sauce is creamy and delicious. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so cleanup is a breeze.
shakil sheikh
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of fennel, but I loved it in this dish. It added a nice anise flavor that really complemented the chicken and peas. I will definitely be making this again.
Noriland Planet
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The flavors are incredible and the dish is so easy to make. I love that I can throw it together on a weeknight and still have a delicious and impressive meal.
md rajibmasud
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the fact that it was so easy to make. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.
M Afzal
[email protected]I loved this recipe! It was easy to make and the results were delicious. The chicken was tender and juicy, the sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the fennel and peas added a nice crunch and sweetness. I will definitely be making this again!
BD HINDU
[email protected]This dish was a bit too complicated for me. There were too many steps and ingredients involved. I think I would prefer a simpler recipe next time.
Saba Saba
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. The sauce was not very flavorful and the chicken was a bit dry. I think I would add more herbs and spices to the sauce next time.
Abdirahman Mohamed
[email protected]This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. The sauce was very creamy and the chicken was a bit жирновато. I think I would prefer it with a lighter sauce and grilled chicken.
Afikile Mtshakaza
[email protected]I made a few changes to this recipe and it still turned out great. I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts, and I added a tablespoon of Dijon mustard to the sauce. I also used frozen peas instead of fresh, and they worked just fin
sharon dialin
[email protected]I made this dish exactly as written and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was tender and juicy, the sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the fennel and peas added a nice crunch and sweetness. I will definitely be making this again!
Maria Orellana
[email protected]This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. The chicken is cooked perfectly and the sauce is creamy and delicious. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so cleanup is a breeze.
Md Ismail Hosain
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of fennel, but I loved it in this dish. It added a nice anise flavor that really complemented the chicken and peas. I will definitely be making this again.
Ok Khan
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The flavors are incredible and the dish is so easy to make. I love that I can throw it together on a weeknight and still have a delicious and impressive meal.
Razak Nuhu
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the fact that it was so easy to make. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.
Thembela
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, the fennel and peas added a nice crunch and sweetness, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!