Garlic Penne Pasta With Grilled Chicken Food

CREAMY GARLIC PENNE PASTA WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook pasta to al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside until ready to use.
• In a large, deep skillet, heat olive oil. Add chicken and season with a pinch or two of salt and pepper. Cook until chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside with the pasta.
• Add 3 tablespoons of butter to the skillet and melt, then stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in flour and italian seasoning cook for about 1 minute or until golden. Whisk in milk and chicken broth and simmer for several minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in half of the Parmesan cheese until melted.
• Toss the cooked pasta and chicken with the sauce to coat, then stir in remaining Parmesan cheese and ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley.
• Serve immediately, garnished with fresh grated Parmesan and fresh chopped parsley.

CREAMY GARLIC CHICKEN PASTA {WITH TOMATO & SPINACH}

Steps:

• Prep Pasta: Boil water in a large pot and cook pasta al dente according to package instructions.
• Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
• Heat olive oil in a large heavy duty pan over medium-high heat and cook chicken breasts 5 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
• To the same pan, add the butter and garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add the tomato and spinach and cook 2-3 minutes or until the tomato and spinach are soft and wilted.
• Reduce the heat and add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Whisk until fully incorporated and creamy. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
• Drain pasta and slice chicken into thin slices or cubes and return to the same pan. Stir to combine and serve!

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.

RICK'S GRILLED CHICKEN PENNE PASTA

Steps:

• Sauté onions in olive oil until translucent.
• Add garlic and cook for one more minute.
• Add tomato, tomato sauce, tomato juice, black pepper, salt, basil, and parsley.
• Once sauce boils reduce to simmer and add grilled chicken.
• Simmer until pasta is cooked.
• Cook penne pasta in boiling, salted water.
• Strain pasta and add to sauce.
• Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.
• Notes:.
• Add red pepper flakes for arabiatta.
• Add oregano for a spicier version.

SPINACH AND GRILLED CHICKEN PENNE

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Spread butter, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 tablespoon pepper, and garlic powder over chicken breasts on a plate or cutting board.
• Grill the chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Pour penne into a colander to drain.
• Place the penne, chicken breasts, spinach, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes in the pot. Cook and stir over low heat until the spinach is wilted but still green, about 7 minutes. Season with the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
• Mix pasta into spinach-chicken mixture; toss well.

GARLIC PENNE PASTA WITH GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast in 1 tbsp olive oil for 5-7 min or until almost done add ½ cup green pepper and ½ cup sweet onion. Cook until tender.
• Cook 1 lb penne pasta.
• Add chicken, green peppers and onions too Penni pasta.
• Cook 1 stick of butter or margarine until melted, add 2 handfuls of flour to make a paste, cook approx 3-5 minute Add 2 cloves of garlic, minced; cook 3-5 min more. Add 2 cups of milk and bring to boil, stirring constantly. Cook until is consistency of a sauce for pasta, approx 10-15 min stirring frequently (I use a wire whisk).
• Add pasta and chicken to sauce, add lemon zest, salt and pepper and a pinch of nutmeg.
• Bake in a 375°F oven for 15 minute add ½ cup of Parmesan cheese and bake another 10-15 min covered.
• I add grated cheese sometimes at the end of baking for a more cheesy taste.

CREAMY GARLIC PENNE PASTA

Steps:

• Melt butter and add garlic in a medium sauce pan.
• Cook over medium for 1 minute.
• Add flour and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Stir in broth and milk and cook, stirring frequently, until sauce boils and thickens.
• Add parsley, salt, pepper and cheese.
• Stir until cheese is melted.
• Toss hot pasta with sauce and serve immediately.

SOUTHERN PENNE PASTA WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook Barilla Penne pasta according to package directions.
• Drain; set aside.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add chicken; cook, stirring frequently, until browned, about 6 to 8 minutes.
• Add garlic, onions, Cajun seasoning and ground black and cayenne peppers.
• Add bell peppers and mushrooms; stir to combine.
• Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
• Uncover; stir in cream and let simmer another 2-3 minutes.
• Stir in Parmesan cheese.
• Remove sauce from heat, stir in cooked pasta and serve immediately.

PENNE WITH GRILLED CHICKEN, GORGONZOLA, ASPARAGUS AND CARAMELIZE

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
• Add onions and sugar; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until onion is tender.
• Remove from heat and set aside.
• Drain and rinse pasta and place in large skillet.
• Add chicken, broth, asparagus, cream and garlic.
• Cook and stir 5 minutes or until sauce has thickened slightly.
• Add onions, cheese and basil.
• Cook 2 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Serve and enjoy!

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH PENNE PASTA AND FRESH COOKED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Grill chicken and cut into 2" pieces and set aside.
• Cook Pasta to a soft bite, toss with a little EVOO and set aside.
• Heat the EVOO in a large sauté pan on a medium flame, add garlic, then add spinach and cook to soft and bright green I color, set aside.
• Heat the EVOO in a large sauté pan on a medium flame and add eggplant, zucchini, sun dried tomatoes, and cherry tomatoes. Cook until all vegetables are tender.
• In a large bowl toss the grilled chicken, pasta, and cooked vegetables, add salt & pepper to taste.
• Garnish with parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.