Creamy Bruschetta Pasta With Chicken Food

CREAMY BRUSCHETTA PASTA WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 7 to 8 min. or until done. Mix cream cheese spread, milk and garlic powder until blended. Add to skillet along with the tomatoes; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until heated through.
• Drain pasta, reserving 1/3 cup cooking water. Gradually add reserved water to sauce mixture until desired consistency is reached. Add pasta; mix lightly. Top with basil.

BRUSCHETTA PASTA

Steps:

• Cook linguine per directions.
• While it is cooking dice the tomatoes and thinly slice the onions.
• Place tomatoes (and their juice), onions, basil, garlic, oil, and salt and pepper (to taste) in a large bowl.
• When noodles are al dente remove from heat, drain and pour the hot noodles onto the other ingredients. Toss together with tongs and then grate in as much fresh parmesan as desired, tossing well to coat all.
• Serve with a little thinly sliced basil and a bit of fresh grated parmesan to garnish.
• To make a meal of it serve with grilled blackened chicken or garlic shrimp.

CREAMY BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Remove peel from garlic and place on a piece of aluminum foil.
• Drizzle with olive oil.
• Wrap up garlic and roast in oven for about 30 minutes, or until soft.
• In a medium bowl, toss tomatoes, basil, onion, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and chill.
• Remove roasted garlic from the oven.
• Combine garlic with the cream cheese until smooth.
• Slice bread, 1/2-inch thick, on the bias.
• Toast the bread in the oven slightly and set aside.
• Spread cream cheese mixture on the toast and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
• Return to oven to warm the cheese.
• Remove from the oven and top with tomatoes mixture and serve.

CHICKEN BRUSCHETTA PASTA

Steps:

• COOK chicken in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 5 to 6 minute or until done. Stir in broth and garlic powder; cook 3 minute.
• ADD cooking creme and tomatoes; cook and stir 3 minute.
• STIR in pasta. Top with basil.
• Substitute: Substitute 1 lb. uncooked peeled deveined medium shrimp for the chicken. Prepare as directed, reducing cooking time to 2 to 3 minute or until pink.
• Nutrition Information Per Serving: 370 calories, 13g total fat, 7g saturated fat, 100mg cholesterol, 620mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate, 3g dietary fiber, 6g sugars, 33g protein, 30%DV vitamin A, 10%DV vitamin C, 10%DV calcium, 10%DV iron.

JOANNE'S CREAMY BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Cut bread in 1 inch slices and butter the bottom of each.
• Mix the rest of the ingredients together.
• Put 1 tsp or so of mixture on each slice and place on baking pan.
• Bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes or until melted and the bread is crispy but not like hockey pucks.
• Serve immediately.

BRUSCHETTA PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Make the pasta salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, according to the package directions. Drain the pasta, transfer to a large bowl, and let cool slightly. Add the tomatoes, mozzarella, chicken, basil, artichokes, olives, and Parmesan. (If you're looking to make this recipe in advance, leave out the fresh basil and stir it in right before serving.) Toss to combine.
• Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, garlic and honey. While whisking, stream in the olive oil and whisk until emulsified. Taste and season the dressing with salt and pepper.
• Add the dressing to the pasta salad and toss to combine, then serve immediately or refrigerate for, covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container for up to 3 days.