Blackened Chicken With Penne Pasta Food

QUICK CAJUN CHICKEN PENNE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Sprinkle chicken with blackened seasoning. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Cut into bite-size pieces., In a large skillet, heat Alfredo sauce over medium heat until warm, stirring frequently. Add the tomatoes, onions, pasta and chicken; toss to coat and heat through.

BLACKENED CHICKEN ALFREDO

Steps:

• Pound chicken breasts with meat tenderizer; Coat both sides of breast with Cajun Spices.
• Heat cast iron pan or any heavy frying pan over medium heat; Place 1/2 teaspoons butter under and 1/2 teaspoons butter on top of each breast; Cook each side for 4 minutes or until blackened; Set aside.
• In hot frying pan, place 2 Tbsps. olive oil; add vegetables; saute 2 minutes; Meanwhile, slice cooked chicken breasts into long strips and add to vegetables; Add cream,remaining butter and parmesan cheese;
• Stir constantly over medium heat for 2"-4" minutes.
• Sauce will thicken; add salt and pepper to taste.
• Toss with Penne Pasta and serve.

BLACKENED CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Cook the penne, then drain and set aside.
• Place olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add chicken; cook until cooked through, turning chicken halfway through. Remove from pan and slice into bite-sized pieces. Return chicken pieces to pan with mushrooms, tomatoes, green onions and minced garlic. Saute together while tossing occasionally for 2 minutes. Add heavy cream, Parmesan, Creole seasoning and noodles to chicken and vegetables and cook, stirring frequently to heat noodles and melt cheese. Taste and add more Creole seasoning until it's just right. If you are brave enough to toss all the ingredients in the pan, do it! We love to catch the flame just right and it creates a wonderful show for the guests to watch.

BLACKENED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Let the chicken come to room temperature before using.
• Cover chicken with butter until well coated.
• Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until very hot.
• Roll each chicken breast into about 1/2 tsp. seasoning mix (I use my hands).
• Immediately place the chicken pieces skin side down in the skillet to sear.
• Pour about 1 teaspoon of the butter on top.
• Cook about 2+ minutes, until a crust forms on the underside.
• Turn and pour another 1 teaspoon of the butter on each of the chicken pieces.
• Cook until just cooked through.

EASY BLACKENED CHICKEN W/ CREAMY GARLIC PASTA

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta al dente, drain and set aside.
• 2. Coat chicken with olive oil. Then generously coat with cajun seasoning. Heat up iron skillet medium high heat. When hot add a couple of tablespoons of olive oil to pan. When it's almost smoking add chicken. Cook on one side until the chicken is black then flip and cook until black as well. Once chicken is blackened turn heat down to medium low and continue to cook until done. About 5-10 minutes depending on how thick your chicken breast are. Let rest while cooking sauce. Slice before serving on top of pasta.
• 3. In a sauce pan melt your butter. Add garlic and cook for about 1 min. Once you really start smelling that garlic it's done. Don't burn the garlic it taste bad. Now add the flour and mix well cooking for another minute or so. Add your chicken broth and heavy cream. Cook until sauce boils and thickens stirring frequently. Add cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir until cheese is melted. Add pasta and let simmer for a few minutes to finish cooking that pasta and this lets the sauce adhere better to the pasta.

CHICKEN PENNE PASTA - J. GILBERT'S RESTAURANT

Steps:

• Preheat a grill and char the red peppers on all sides. Remove and place the peppers in a paper bag. Let the peppers stand in the closed bag for 20 minutes. Remove peppers from the bag, peel and seed. Use one pepper for the sauce and the other for garnish.
• Season the chicken breast with blackening spice. Place on the grill and cook both sides until juices run clear. Let the chicken cool. Slice into 1/4" slices. Set aside.
• Boil the pasta in salted water to tender. Rinse in cold water. Strain and lightly oil.
• Puree one roasted pepper, chicken stock, 2 t blackening seasoning or more to taste, and a pinch of salt in a blender. Remove and mix with the cream. Set aside.
• Heat 1/4 C olive oil over medium high heat and saute' garlic until tender - don't burn. Add snow peas, leeks and saute' tender. Add the blackened chicken and saute' 2 more minutes. Add the sauce, pasta, 1 C cheese and chopped cilantro. Cook to reduce sauce by 1/3. Serve with additional cheese, red peppers and cilantro as garnish.

BLACKENED CHICKEN PENNE

Steps:

• mix seasoning mix ,(except 2 T for later) and season chicken well.
• Grill breast until done (best done outside because of smoking)
• Cook pasta according to package direction wile cooking chicken.
• In large skillet saute onion, mushrooms and garlic until tender.
• meanwhile cook pasta according to package directions
• Add stock, wine, and 2 T seasoning mix.
• Bring to a boil add drained penne pasta, tomatoes, toss and cook until thickened.
• Arrange pasta on dish, top with sliced grilled chicken.
• Garnish with parmesan cheese.

BLACKENED CHICKEN WITH PENNE PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta, drain.
• Place back into pot with tomatoes, peas and pine nuts.
• Place cut up chicken in bowl.
• Sprinkle with 2 TB Cajun seasoning over chicken (mix through chicken).
• Heat margaine in nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot, add chicken and cook until no longer pink.
• Combine whipping cream and remaining Cajun seasoning.
• Pour over chicken and continue cooking (low heat) until warmed through.
• Pour chicken and sauce over pasta and vegetables, cook until completely warmed through.

BLACKENED CHICKEN PENNE PASTA WITH GORGONZOLA CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Sauté bell peppers, onions, and garlic in hot oil.
• Add chicken, Cajun spice, heavy cream, and pasta.
• Reduce cream by half. Add gorgonzola. Season with salt and pepper.

CREOLE BLACKENED CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Rub the chicken breasts with the blackened seasoning.
• In a skillet set over medium high heat, add 2 tablespoons olive oil and allow to heat up.
• Pan-fry the chicken breasts until golden brown and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until internal temperature registers at 165˚F. Cooking time depends on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
• Remove cooked chicken from the skillet, allow to cool for 5 to 8 minutes, and slice into strips.
• Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet and add the garlic. Cook for 15 seconds.
• Add the cherry tomatoes and asparagus, and sauté for 2 minutes.
• Lower the heat to medium and pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth.
• Add the Parmesan cheese and creole seasoning and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes, or until sauce is slightly thickened.
• Add the pasta and stir to combine well. Remove from heat.
• Top the pasta with the blackened chicken slices, chopped fresh parsley, and extra Parmesan cheese.
• Serve immediately.

BLACKENED CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until tender but still firm, about 8 minutes. Drain.
• Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces; cook and stir until browned. Season with blackened seasoning, and remove the chicken from the wok and set aside.
• Melt the remaining butter in the wok over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and onion; cook and stir until fragrant and beginning to brown. Add the green, red and yellow pepper strips, and season with red pepper flakes, curry powder, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until the peppers are hot. Return the chicken to the wok and pour in the pasta sauce. Heat through and serve over pasta.

BLACKENED CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, toss chicken with seasoning until evenly coated. Melt 1 Tbsp. butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 4 min. or until chicken is done. Remove chicken from skillet; set aside.
• Melt remaining butter in same skillet. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until onions are crisp-tender. Add bell peppers and crushed red pepper; mix well.
• Return chicken to skillet; stir in pasta sauce. Cook 2 to 3 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.
• Drain pasta. Serve topped with chicken mixture.