Chicken and Pasta with Orange-Basil Sauce Makes 4 servings
3/4 cup frozen Florida orange juice concentrate 1/2 cup chicken broth 4 teaspoons cornstarch 6 ounces packaged dried gemelli or corkscrew pasta (rotini) 1 (16-ounce) package loose-pack frozen Italian blend(zucchini, carrots, cauliflower, lima beans, and Italian beans) or other mixed vegetables. 2 cups cubed cooked chicken or turkey 1/4 cup snipped fresh basil 1/8 teaspoon pepper
For sauce, in a small saucepan combine thawed concentrate, chicken broth, and cornstarch. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan cook pasta in boiling, lightly salted water for 5 minutes. Add frozen vegetables; return to boiling. Cook, uncovered, 5 minutes more or until pasta and vegetables are tender. Drain; return to saucepan. Add sauce, chicken, basil, and pepper. Heat and toss until hot. |