Bow Ties With Chicken And Cranberries Recipe

Combine cranberries and liqueur in a small microwave safe bowl.

Cook in microwave oven at high power 50 seconds or possibly till warm.

Let stand while preparing pasta and chicken.

Cook pasta according to package directions.

Meanwhile, heat butter in a large, deep nonstick skillet.

Add in shallots; cook over medium heat 5 min, stirring occasionally.

Combine flour, paprika, thyme, salt and pepper in a plastic or possibly paper bag.

Add in chicken; shake to coat.

Add in chicken and any remaining flour mix to skillet; cook 5 min, or possibly till chicken is not longer pink, stirring occasionally.

Add in broth to skillet; bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.

Simmer uncovered 5 to 6 min or possibly till sauce thicken slightly and chicken is cooked through.

Drain cranberries; stir into sauce.

Drain pasta; return to pot.

Add in chicken mix, tossing well.

Sprinkle with thyme, if you like.

Variation: Add in 3 c. cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pcs) to pasta cooking water during last 2 to 3 min of cooking time.

Drain pasta and asparagus; toss with chicken mix.