Asian Chicken Penne Food

CAPRESE CHICKEN PENNE ALFREDO

Steps:

• Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
• Cook the pasta to al dente according to the package directions. (Reserve some pasta water to add back in case the dish needs moisture.)
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until very fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute. Add the cream and Parmesan and cook, stirring frequently until the mixture begins to boil, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken and cooked pasta and carefully toss to completely coat, then continue to cook until the mixture is smooth and thick, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and add the remaining 6 tablespoons butter. Carefully stir until the butter is completely melted and the sauce is glossy and creamy; remove from the heat.
• Alternating 1 slice of tomato and 1 slice of mozzarella, shingle around the outer edge of the skillet creating a ring that covers the pasta. Repeat with the remaining tomato and mozzarella forming smaller concentric rings until the pasta is completely covered. Drizzle with the olive oil, sprinkle with some salt and bake until the mozzarella is beginning to melt but the slices still hold their shape and are still white, about 20 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes, then top with the basil and serve.

PENNE PASTA WITH CHICKEN & ASIAGO CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta noodles according to instructions. Strain and set aside in a large bowl.
• 2. Heat oil in large skillet. Add chicken and cook until done. Place in bowl and set aside.
• 3. Heat butter in same large skillet. Add bacon, onion and garlic. Saute for approximately 5 minutes. Remove and add to pasta bowl.
• 4. Add the tomatoes (with liquid), oregano, basil, sugar and pepper.
• 5. Cook over medium-lo heat until liquid slightly reduces. Add cream and chicken, and cook another 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 6. Add cheese and stir until melted.
• 7. Pour the sauce mixture over the pasta and toss well. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

KUNG PAO CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the chicken, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, salt and pepper; set aside., Place remaining cornstarch in a small bowl. Stir in the stock, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce and chili sauce until smooth; set aside., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in batches in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., Stir-fry onion and red pepper in remaining oil for 2-5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute longer., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken; heat through. Stir in cilantro and peanuts.

ASIAN CHICKEN PENNE

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions; set aside.
• Whisk sauce ingredients together in small mixing bowl; set aside.
• Steam red pepper, snow peas and broccoli for 4-5 minutes until crisp/tender.
• In a large bowl combine pasta, sauce, steamed veggies, chicken, green onions, almonds and sesame seeds.
• Allow to blend for 5 minutes; serve hot or cold.

CHICKEN PENNE ITALIANO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and reserve pasta.
• Whisk the cornstarch and chicken broth together in a bowl until smooth. Set aside until needed.
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and chicken; stir and cook until the chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear, about 10 minutes. Stir in the onion, and green and red peppers; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, and simmer for 10 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth mixture and wine, if desired, and season with oregano and basil. Stir in the cooked pasta, and simmer over medium heat until thoroughly heated through, about 5 minutes. Serve garnished with Parmesan cheese.

PENNE PASTA STIR-FRY (ASIAN-STYLE)

Steps:

• Combine first four ingredients and set aside.
• Chop the vegetables into thin pieces and prepare others.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
• Add the carrots and garlic (with bell peppers if desired), stir-fry for five minutes.
• Add the snow peas and lower heat to medium low.
• Add red pepper flakes.
• Add sauce that was prepared in Step 1.
• Add pasta and bring to a boil.
• Cook for 2 minutes.
• Turn off the heat.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.