Chicken With Zucchini And Pesto Over Angel Hair Pasta Food

CHICKEN PESTO AND ZUCCHINI "PASTA" RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine the basil, Parmesan, pine nuts, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Pulse until smooth texture. Set aside.
• With a vegetable peeler, shave ribbons of the zucchini until you reach the seeds. Set aside.
• Slice the cherry tomatoes and set aside.
• Heat a 4-quart jumbo cooker over medium-high. Add a little oil, the chicken breasts, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is cooked through and browned on all surfaces.
• Turn off the heat and add the cherry tomatoes, pesto, and zucchini ribbons. Toss until well combined and heated through.
• Enjoy!

CHICKEN DIJON WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA AND FRESH ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with water and begin to heat for pasta.
• Cut chicken breasts into thin slices, then into 1 inch pieces.
• Peel and quarter onion, then slice thinly.
• Trim stems off of mushrooms and slice thinly.
• Drain artichoke hearts and cut into small pieces.
• Trim zucchini and cut into 1/4 inch pieces.
• Place in a microwaveable dish and set aside.
• Place 1 tablespoon butter & 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a wide frying pan or wok over medium high heat.
• Press garlic and add; add red pepper flakes, too.
• Then add chicken pieces and cook for 1-2 minutes.
• Microwave zucchini on high for 6 minutes.
• To pan with chicken, add onion slices and cook 1 minute more.
• Add mushroom slices and artichoke pieces.
• Continue cooking until chicken pieces are no longer pink (approximately 4 minutes) and remove pan from heat.
• Reduce burner temperature to low.
• Put pasta in boiling water and cook 1-2 minutes or until done.
• Add Dijon mustard, wine, & tamari to chicken mixture and stir carefully.
• Place pan back on burner and add light sour cream.
• Stir gently until sauce forms.
• Remove from heat.
• Remove zucchini from microwave.
• Season lightly with small amount of butter or margarine, salt, if using, black pepper, if using,
• Drain pasta in a large colander.
• Serve Chicken Dijon over pasta accompanied by fresh zucchini and green onions.
• Serve with bread sticks, a salad of European greens with raspberry vinagrette, and White Zinfandel wine.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND AVOCADO PESTO

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add enough olive oil to coat the skillet. Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown on one side, 8 to10 minutes; flip and cook until cooked through and no longer pink, about 5 minutes more. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into strips.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
• Meanwhile, in a food processor, blend together the basil, walnuts, avocados, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Drain the pasta into a colander. Transfer it to a large serving platter or bowl and toss with the pesto. Top with the sliced chicken. Serve immediately.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH PESTO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Combine the basil, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil in a blender and blend to a puree. Add the cheese, salt and pepper, and blend again.
• Cook the pasta in the boiling, salted water until al dente, about 3 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add the pesto and toss. Taste for salt and pepper, and add a drizzle of oil, if you like.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH PESTO AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Prepare Angel Hair Pasta to pkg. directions and drain.
• In a large skillet heat olive oil.
• Saute onion and garlic. About 2 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and pesto. Add salt and pepper, continue to cook until hot.
• Add cooked pasta, Parmesean cheese, garlic salt and lemon pepper.
• Toss and Serve.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH SQUASH

Steps:

• Put the water on to boil.
• In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat.
• Peel the garlic cloves and smash lightly with the side of a knife to release some of the oils.
• Add the garlic to the oil.
• Wash and dry the zucchini.
• Cut off the ends and use a peeler to make zebra stripes down the length of the zucchini (leaving some of the skin adds flavor to the pan).
• Cut the zucchini crosswise into rounds a little less than 1/4-inch in thickness.
• When the garlic has browned lightly remove it from the pan and carefully add in the zucchini slices in one layer.
• Fry until a nice dark brown on one side.
• Use tongs or two forks to turn them over. When they are brown on the second side remove them to your serving bowl.
• Continue frying the zucchini in batches.
• By now the water should be boiling.
• Add the salt and then stir in the pasta.
• Once the water comes back to the boil the pasta will be done in a minute or so.
• Do not overcook; drain the pasta.
• Empty the oil from the skillet and pour in the drained pasta.
• Stir the pasta to coat with the oil and to pick up flavors from the bottom of the pan.
• Put the zucchini slices on top and then slide the whole thing back into your serving bowl.
• Serve with lots of grated Romano cheese.

(RAW) ANGEL-HAIR ZUCCHINI "PASTA" WITH FRESH PESTO

Steps:

• Using a vegetable peeler or a spiral vegetable slicer, slice the outer zucchini flesh into lenthwise strips, discaring any seeds.
• Stack the strips and then slice them into thinner "noodles".
• Place the zucchini noodles in a medium bowl and add chopped tomato, olive oil, sea salt, and pepper.
• Place all pesto ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth, with just a few nuts visible for texture.
• Gently toss the zucchini and tomato mixture with just enough pesto to coat.
• Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
• Garnish with pine nuts and basil leaves and serve.

ZIPPY ZUCCHINI PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute zucchini and garlic in oil until zucchini is crisp-tender. , Add the tomatoes, parsley, oregano and pepper flakes; heat through. Drain pasta; serve with zucchini mixture.

CHICKEN WITH PEPPERS, ZUCCHINI AND TOMATOES ON ANGEL HAIR

Steps:

• Place sundried tomatoes in small bowl and cover with boiling water for 5-10 min or until soft. Drain and cut into slivers.
• Combine flour, salt, and red pepper in a large bowl.
• Add chicken and toss until evenly coated.
• Heat oil in large skillet. Add chicken and cook without stirring until golden (3-4 minutes). Turn chicken and cook 3 minutes longer.
• Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute more.
• Add vermouth and stir, scraping up cooked bits from sides of pan.
• Add dried tomatoes, canned tomatoes, zucchini, bell peppers, thyme and water.
• Bring to boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until zucchini are tender, stirring occasionally. Keep warm.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta according tp package directions.
• Serve sauce over pasta.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute chicken in 1 tablespoon oil for 4-5 minutes or until no longer pink; drain. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet over medium heat, cook carrots in remaining oil for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add broccoli and garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in the chicken, broth, cheese, basil and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-6 minutes or until vegetables are tender., Drain pasta; serve with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with additional cheese.

CHICKEN & CARROTS WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, melt 1 Tbsp. butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add carrots; cook 3 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 to 6 min. or until done. Stir in pesto sauce and 2 Tbsp. cheese; cook and stir 1 min.
• Drain pasta; return to pan. Add remaining butter, remaining cheese, basil and pepper; toss until butter is melted and pasta is evenly coated with butter mixture.
• Serve pasta topped with chicken mixture.