Chicken Penne Italiano Food

CREAMY GARLIC CHICKEN PENNE

Steps:

• In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and return to pot.
• Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil, then cook chicken until browned on both sides and cooked through. Dice chicken, set aside, and cover to keep warm.
• Wipe skillet clean, then melt butter over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic and cook, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle flour over butter and garlic and stir until thick.
• Gradually whisk in heavy cream until a smooth sauce is formed, then add salt and pepper and stir in Parmesan until melted.
• Stir in chicken and penne, then top with pepper, thyme or parsley, and more Parmesan. Serve immediately.

ITALIAN CHICKEN AND PENNE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a nonstick wok, stir-fry the chicken, pepper, onion and garlic in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Add the pasta, mushrooms, tomatoes, sauce and seasoning; heat through. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese; let stand until melted.

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.

CHICKEN ITALIANO

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
• Melt 2 Saute Express® squares in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat just until bubbles begin to form.
• Add chicken.
• Saute 13-18 minutes or until chicken is golden brown on both sides and done (165 degrees F). Remove from skillet.
• Melt remaining 1 Saute Express® square in skillet. Add onions; cook 1-2 minutes or until softened. Toss in pasta and tomatoes to coat.
• Slice chicken; serve over pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

ITALIAN HERB CHICKEN PENNE

Steps:

• Mix the chicken in a bowl with the oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
• Sauté in the olive oil over medium-high heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
• Melt the butter in the same pan and sauté the shallot until translucent, then add the mushrooms and sauté for a few minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and add the tomatoes, sugar, and penne, stirring well.
• Cook the mixture down for a few minutes, then add the mozzarella and 1 tablespoon of the parmesan and stir.
• Correct the seasoning (salt and pepper) to taste, and serve topped with remaining parmesan.

CHICKEN PENNE ALFREDO

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, make sauce.
• Melt butter, heavy cream and cream cheese.
• Add parmesan cheese and garlic powder.
• Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes over low heat.
• Heat 1 tbs olive oil and toast pine nuts until golden brown. Drain on paper towel and set aside.
• Add remaining oil to the pan and sauté onions for 2 minutes.
• Add red peppers and pepper flakes and sauté until onions are translucent.
• Add chicken pieces. Sauté until chicken is cooked through.
• Add mushrooms, olives, basil and parsley.
• Stir in sauce and pine nuts.
• Drain pasta, and stir into mixture.
• Let simmer for a few minutes.
• Serve and enjoy!

CHICKEN PENNE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken, onion, peppers and seasonings; saute until chicken is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., In a blender, pulse tomatoes and tomato paste, covered, until blended. Add to chicken mixture. Stir in broth; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until slightly thickened, 10-15 minutes. , Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture. Spoon half of the mixture into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the cheeses. Repeat layers. , Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until heated through, 15-20 minutes longer.

TUSCAN ITALIAN CHICKEN WITH PENNE & BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 4 min.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 7 min. on each side or until done (165ºF). Top with shredded cheese. Remove from heat, cover to keep warm.
• Drain pasta mixture; set aside. Add dressing and broth to saucepan; cook 1 min., stirring occasionally. Return pasta mixture to saucepan with Parmesan and crushed pepper; mix lightly. Serve with chicken.

CREAMY ITALIANO CHICKEN AND PASTA

Steps:

• Cook rotini according to package directions, without salt. Drain; set aside.
• Heat oil at medium-high heat in large skillet. Saute chicken breasts and cook until browned on all sides,stirring often. Set chicken aside.
• Add onion to skillet and cook until tender. Stir in mixture of cream of mushroom soup, milk,and oregano. Add other vegetables, including peas, green beans, bell peppers; heat to a boil,stirring often. Return chicken to skillet; reduce heat to low.
• Simmer, covered, until chicken is cooked through – about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in pasta and grated cheese; heat through.