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August 16, 2018

Plaza chicken, roasted vegetables, Carol Bundt cake

By Melanie Behrens

Here’s dinner for tomorrow night!
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Plaza chicken
1 lb. spaghetti
2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs or tenders
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. beef broth
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
2 tsp. cornstarch
4 tbsp. butter (divided)
2 C heavy cream or Half/Half
Ingredients for seasoning:
2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp...

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