Chicken Asparagus Rotini Food

CHICKEN-ASPARAGUS ROTINI

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt and oil; drain.
• Meanwhile, spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken and asparagus to skillet; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently, or until chicken is no longer pink in center.
• Add tomatoes and garlic to skillet; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in pasta, basil, vinegar and oil. Sprinkle individual servings with cheese.

ASPARAGUS AND CHICKEN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Freeze the chicken breasts for 20 to 30 minutes and then thinly slice the chicken against the grain into strips. Toss the strips with about half the garlic and ginger, the soy sauce, sugar, 1 teaspoon of the cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and the sherry in a bowl. Marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes. Mix the remaining cornstarch with the broth.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the asparagus, scallions, remaining garlic, ginger, 1/4 cup of water, and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir-fry until the asparagus is bright green but still crisp, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
• Heat the same skillet until very hot, then add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add the chicken and stir-fry until it loses its raw color and gets a little brown, about 3 minutes. Return the asparagus to the pan and toss to heat through. Stir in the reserved cornstarch mixture and bring to a full boil to thicken. Mound the stir-fry on a serving platter or divide among 4 plates; serve with rice.

BAKED ROTINI WITH CHICKEN, ASPARAGUS, AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 450°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with 1 Tbs. olive oil.
• If starting with raw chicken, heat 2 Tbs. olive oil in a 6- to 8-quart Dutch oven or other heavy-based pot over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering hot, about 1 minute, add the chicken, sprinkle with 1/4 tsp. salt and a little pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until almost cooked through and golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes.
• If using cooked chicken, use 1 Tbs. olive oil and sauté the chicken in a 6- to 8-quart Dutch oven for just a minute to warm it through. Season it lightly with salt and pepper if needed.
• Using a spatula or wooden spoon, push the chicken to the side. If the pan is dry, add 1 Tbs. oil, and then the garlic and cook until it just starts to sizzle and becomes fragrant, about 10 seconds.
• Add the chicken broth, cream, and 1 tsp. salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce to a gentle simmer, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, so that the sauce thickens slightly. Add the sherry vinegar, sun-dried tomatoes, and the basil and cook for about 5 minutes. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook until just barely tender. Remove the asparagus with a slotted spoon and cook the pasta until it's just tender to the tooth, a little less than you normally might because it will cook more in the oven later.
• Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce, along with the asparagus. Add half of the Pecorino Romano and half of the mozzarella to the pasta mixture and toss well. Transfer to the baking dish and spread evenly.
• Top the pasta with the remaining cheeses and the breadcrumbs. Bake until the cheeses are golden brown and the breadcrumbs are golden brown and crisp, about 15 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

ROTINI WITH CHICKEN MARSALA RAGOUT

Steps:

• Pat the chicken thighs dry and season with 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, about 8 minutes total; transfer to a plate (the chicken will not be cooked through).
• Add the remaining tablespoon oil and then add the mushrooms and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their liquid and turn golden brown along the edges, about 8 minutes. Add the onions and continue to cook until the onions are softened, about 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle the flour and garlic over the vegetables and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the Marsala and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the Marsala reduces slightly, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Return the chicken and any collected juices to the skillet, cover, reduce the heat to medium low and cook until the chicken is cooked through and tender, about 30 minutes.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• When the chicken is cooked, transfer the thighs to a cutting board and increase the heat under the sauce to medium high. Boil until slightly thickened, about 6 minutes. Meanwhile, coarsely shred the chicken using 2 forks. Return the shredded chicken to the skillet and keep warm.
• Cook the rotini in the boiling water according to the package directions.
• Serve the rotini topped with the chicken ragout. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with the grated Parmesan or pecorino.

ROTINI CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, saute onion, celery and garlic in oil until tender. Drain pasta; place in a bowl, Add the onion mixture, chicken, soup, milk, frozen vegetables, cheese, parsley, thyme and salt., Pour into a shallow 3-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with cornflakes; spritz with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through.

ROTINI WITH CHICKEN, ASPARAGUS AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook pasta directed on package, omitting salt and oil; drain.
• Meanwhile, spray 12-inch skillet with coating spray; heat over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken and asparagus to skillet; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently until chicken is no longer pink in center. Add tomatoes and garlic; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Remove from heat.
• Stir cooked pasta, basil, vinegar and oil into chicken mixture. Top with cheese.

CREAMY CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS & TARRAGON

Steps:

• Cook the potatoes in a large pan of boiling water for 8-10 mins until tender, then drain and keep warm in the pan. Season the chicken with ground black pepper. Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Gently fry the chicken with the onion and garlic for 5 mins until both are lightly browned. Turn over the chicken once and stir the onion regularly.
• Pour over the stock, add 2 sprigs of tarragon and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5 mins, then turn the chicken, add the asparagus and cook for 3 mins more. Chop the remaining tarragon.
• Stir the crème fraîche and tarragon into the pan with the chicken and heat through, stirring, for a few secs. Serve with the new potatoes.

ROAST CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS AND TAHINI SAUCE

Steps:

• Put oven racks in middle and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 450°F.
• Toss asparagus with 1 TBSP oil, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper in a 15 x 10 inch shallow baking pan. Roast on bottom rack, shaking pan once or twice, until just tender, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, pat chicken dry and sprinkle all over with 1/2 tsp salt and remaining 1/4 tsp pepper. Heat remaining 2 TBSP oil in ovenproof skillet (not non-stick) over med-high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown chicken, turning over once, until golden (about 6 minutes total).
• Transfer skillet to middle of oven and roast until just cooked through, about 5 minutes.
• While chicken roasts, puree tahini, water, lemon juice, sugar, garlic, and remaining 1/2 tsp salt in a blender until smooth, about 1 minute. (Add more water if sauce is too thick).
• Serve chicken and asparagus drizzled with some of the sauce and with remaining sauce on the side.

ROTINI CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a pot with lightly-salted water and bring to a boil. Cook the chicken breast in the boiling water until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken breast should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cut the breast into cubes and spread in a single layer on a plate; place chicken in refrigerator for 1 hour, or until completely cooled.
• Fill a pot with lightly-salted water and bring to a boil. Stir the pasta into the boiling water; cook until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain, and rinse thoroughly with cold water to cool.
• Stir the celery, Parmesan cheese, green onions, mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, parsley, basil, and thyme together in a large bowl. Fold the chicken, rotini, and peas into the mayonnaise mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Chill in refrigerator for 1 hour.

CHICKEN ASPARAGUS PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 4 quarts of water to boil in a stockpot.
• Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
• Drain pasta and keep warm.
• Wash asparagus and remove and discard tough ends.
• Slice asparagus into one inch pieces.
• Cook asparagus in a large skillet in shallow water and steam for 1-2 minutes until crisp tender.
• Drain well and reserve.
• Chop chicken into one inch pieces.
• Cut grape tomatoes in half.
• Combine Italian dressing ingredients in a large bowl.
• Add cooked pasta and asparagus to the Italian dressing and mix together until everything is evenly coated.
• Add chicken, tomatoes, basil, olives, and cheese and stir to combine.
• Serve pasta salad warm or at room temperature.