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Chicken/Kale Pasta

A big shout out and thanks for this recipe share from Kim:

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Chicken/Kale Pasta

1 (16) oz. Gluten free pasta (you could also substitute spaghetti squash or zucchini ribbons)

4 (6oz) skinless and boneless chicken Breast cut into 1 inch pieces (organic/local)

Sea salt and fresh ground pepper (I like Pink Himalayan)

Extra virgin olive oil

Kerry gold butter

4 garlic cloves minced

1 cup (homemade) chicken broth

3/4 cup dry white wine

5 oz kale stemmed and coarsely chopped

2 cups grape tomatoes(halved)

1 cup shaved parmesan cheese

1)Prepare pasta as directed.

2) Season chicken with sea salt and pepper, cook in a single layer of hot oil and melted kerry gold butter in a large skillet over high heat without stirring for 1-2 minutes. Turn chicken: cook 2 more minutes or until done. Transfer chicken to plate.

3) Add garlic to skillet and reduce to medium heat. Cook constantly,for 30 seconds then add homemade chicken broth and wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from bottom of skillet, simmer 6-8 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Add kale, stirring until kale wilts.

4) Add kale mixture to reserved pasta. Stir in tomatoes and 1 cup shaved parmesan if desired.

Prep time 25 minutes Cook time 30 minutes

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Cage-free versus Free-range

Thanks Marti for suggesting an explanation on this topic.

Cage-Free

Chickens laying eggs that are labeled “cage-free” are un-caged and generally have a little more space than chickens inside barns and they usually have some access to the outdoors.  This term does not tell us anything about the diet and whether they have been fed grains or given steroids or antibiotics.

Free-Range

Free-range hens aer un-caged inside barns and have outdoor access.  Once again, this label does not tell us what the birds are fed (ie/ grains, hormones, antibiotics etc)

 

So what the heck do I buy???

Look for  PASTURED EGGS—or better yet —buy from a local farmer that will share the exact diet and housing specifications of the chicken.  Remember–if the animal you eat is healthy–you will be too.

Please visit our link on the side to Simpson Family Farms that now offers delivery of their grass-fed meats and chickens!  They have great prices and I personally know and respect the owners!  They are a real class act and are wholeheartedly aimed at providing the best nutrition to people in the community!

http://www.simpsonfamilyfarms.com

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