Chicken Penny Wow Food

CHICKEN PENNE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Saute the chicken, onion, peppers, garlic and seasonings in oil until chicken is no longer pink.
• Combine tomatoes and tomato paste.
• Add to chicken mixture.
• Stir in broth and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until slightly thickened.
• Drain pasta and toss with chicken mixture.
• Spoon half of the chicken mixture into a greased baking dish.
• Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella and Romano cheeses.
• Repeat layers.
• Cover and bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
• Uncover and bake 15-20 minutes longer or until heated through.

CHICKEN PENNE PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Heat large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to pan, season chicken breasts with lemon-pepper seasoning and add chicken to pan.
• Cook chicken 5 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear, and set cooked chicken aside, let cool and cut into slices.
• In a large stockpot cook pasta according to directions on package.
• Add 2 more tablespoons olive oil to pan, along with asparagus, carrots and broccoli.
• Stir in remaining lemon pepper and Italian seasonings, and cook about 4 minutes, until vegetables are cooked through but still slightly crisp.
• Add mushrooms, peas and garlic, then remove from heat.
• Add lemon juice and zest, cool 1-2 minutes (so milk won't curdle), then add wine, milk and cornstarch mixed with water.
• Return to burner and heat to boiling for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat, add cheese, pasta and chicken, mix well and serve.

CHICKEN PENNE RIGATE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in 12-inch skillet.
• Add onion and pepper and cook until tender.
• Add chicken and cook throughly.
• Add sauce and spices.
• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Once all is done, add pasta to large bowl or dish and cover with sauce. Top with fresh ground Parmesan cheese.

CHICKEN PESTO PENNE

Steps:

• Season and saute the chicken breast. Remove from the pan and keep warm.
• Meanwhile, cook the penne in salted boiling water.
• In the same pan as the chicken breast, saute mushrooms and onion. When almost done, add garlic and saute until fragrant.
• Add cream and pesto and bring to a boil. Put the chicken back in the pan and add the sun-dried tomatoes Simmer gently for 5 to 10 minutes to thicken.
• Add most of the parmesan (reserving a little for the top).
• Drain the penne saving some of the water.
• Add the penne to the sauce and stir. Add reserved water if needed to thin the sauce.
• Serve penne topped with the saved parmesan and basil if using.
• Serve.

HENNY PENNY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix soup, sour cream, and mozzerella cheeses together.
• Place chicken in dish, pour soup and cheeses on top.
• Bake covered for 1 hour at 350 or until chicken is done.
• Serve over pasta, if desired.
• I use this with my freezer cooking, and just make the sauce, add chicken, and freeze. It freezes very well!

CHICKEN PENNY WOW

Steps:

• Cook the chicken breasts with the oil and herbs,
• Add water and mushrooms, steam for 3-4 minutes over low/med heat.
• Prepare pasta of your choice--serve with chicken and mushroom mixture poured over the pasta.