INGREDIENTS
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2 cups sliced mushrooms
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2 medium red and/or yellow sweet peppers, cut into strips
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1 large onion, sliced
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4 ounces cooked bacon, chopped
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8 cloves garlic, minced
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3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca, crushed
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8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (2-1/2 to 3 lb.)
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1 cup chicken broth
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1/4 cup dry white wine or vermouth
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1 pound asparagus spears
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1/3 cup whipping cream
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1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. snipped fresh basil
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2 cups hot cooked orzo pasta
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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese