Tuxedo Food

TUXEDO SOUP

Steps:

• Add white beans and drained black beans into a large soup pot and turn heat to medium-high.
• Add canned drained chicken breast and flake in pot. Can substitute leftover chicken or cook fresh.
• Dice your onion and green pepper and add to pot.
• Add all remaining ingredients excluding butter.
• Stir well and bring mixture to a boil. Let boil for 15 minutes and then cover and let simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from heat and add 3 tablespoons butter and cream into soup while stirring. Serve.

TUXEDO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Add bowties to a pot of boiling water and cook until tender - about ten minutes - and drain.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet.
• Add the chopped onion and cook till the onion is soft, about 3 minutes.
• Slice the chicken into 1/2 inch strips.
• Raise the heat to medium high and add chicken to onions,and cook until the chicken is no longer pink, stirring often.
• Meanwhile, place the broccoli in a microwave-safe dish and microwave 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 minutes,covered, on high until it is just warm.
• Remove the chicken from the skillet with a slotted spoon and set aside.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low.
• Stir the sour cream and half-and-half into the chicken juices to blend well, then add the mustard, Worcestershire,and garlic powder. Stir well and continue to cook until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Do not boil.
• Return the chicken to the skillet and add the broccoli, then raise the heat to medium-high and bring the sauce almost to a boil.Reduce the heat to low and simmer to blend the flavors, 1 to 2 minutes.Do not boil.
• Place a serving of bowties on a plate. Top with the chicken mixture and enjoy.

TUXEDO PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• In a skillet, saute the chicken, mushrooms and red pepper in 2 tablespoons butter for 4-5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• Add the lemon juice and broth.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cook and stir for 2 minutes or until heated through.
• Drain the pasta and add to skillet.
• Stir in the Parmesan cheese, basil and remaining butter.