Fresh Herb Penne With Chicken And Tomatoes Food

FRESH HERB PENNE WITH CHICKEN AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta according to package directions.
• Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and cook for one minute. Add tomatoes and basil; cook 2 minutes. Add chicken; simmer for 5 minutes. Toss with pasta and Mozzarella cheese. Season to taste with salt and cracked black pepper. Serve immediately.
• Note: if you do not have fresh basil or garlic, you may substitute 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil and 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder.

EASY! PENNE WITH CHICKEN, SPINACH AND TOMATO ALFREDO (SOOOO GOOD!)

Steps:

• Thaw spinach completely in a colander lined with a few paper towels.
• This may take a few hours.
• Squeeze spinach completely dry.
• Set aside.
• Cut up chicken into bite size pieces.
• Brown in a skillet.
• Keep warm.
• Cook penne according to package.
• Meanwhile, in a medium sauce pan, add both jars of sauce, tomato and spinach.
• Bring to a simmer on low heat, stirring occasionally.
• Continue simmering for 10 minutes or so.
• When pasta is done, drain and place in a large serving bowl.
• Add chicken and stir.
• Add Alfredo mixture and stir again.
• Serve right away with garlic bread.

PENNE PASTA WITH GRILLED CHICKEN AND ROASTED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Marinate chicken in favorite marinade and grill until done. You can leave out the chicken for a great vegetarian meal.
• Heat oven to 400 degrees. Mix tomatoes with oil, basil and salt and pepper to taste. Roast for 12 minutes in shallow baking pan.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta according to directions in water or broth add 1/4 cup white wine.
• Smash cooked tomatoes with back of wooden spoon.
• Chop chicken, if using.
• Drain pasta.
• Mix pasta, tomatoes, chicken and olives together. Add white wine and dressing.
• Serve warm.

ITALIAN CHICKEN AND PENNE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions, drain.
• Stir fry the chicken, pepper, onion and garlic in oil until no longer pink.
• Add the pasta, mushrooms, tomatoes, sauce and seasoning; heat through.
• Remove from heat and sprinkle with cheese; let stand until melted.

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.