Gradys Grilled Chicken Pasta Food

GRILLED CHICKEN AND PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt. Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
• Cut the Perfect Grilled Chicken into strips. Heat over medium-high heat in a skillet until warmed through.
• In a saucepan or skillet over low heat, warm the cream and butter. Season with salt and pepper.
• Place half of the Parmesan into a large serving bowl. Pour the warm butter/cream mixture over the top.
• Drain the pasta and immediately pour it into the bowl. Toss a couple of times, and then sprinkle in the other half of the Parmesan. Toss to combine, thinning with pasta water if necessary. Top with the chicken slices.
• Delicious!
• Mix together the olive oil, honey, mustard, salt, thyme, oregano and lemon juice in a large shallow container.
• Pound the chicken breasts to uniform thickness and add them to the marinade. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 8 hours.
• Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken in batches until golden brown on the first side, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown on the other side and cooked all the way through, another 4 to 5 minutes. Let the chicken cool.
• Transfer the chicken to freezer bags individually and in pairs, so it's easy to defrost the exact amount you need. Yield: 24 servings

ITALIAN GRILLED CHICKEN & VEGETABLE PASTA

Steps:

• Place all ingredients except pasta and tomatoes in large resealable plastic bag, seal bag securely; shake to coat.
• Remove chicken and vegetables from bag, discard marinade.
• Grill chicken and vegetables over medium coals 5 to 6 minutes per side or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are slightly tender.
• Cool slightly; cut into strips.
• Toss with hot cooked pasta and tomatoes. Serve with fresh grated parmesan cheese.

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.

GRADY'S GRILLED CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Place the chicken on a preheated char grill. Grill until the chicken is cooked through. Remove and place in the refrigerator.
• In a pot of boiling water, cook the pasta to the specifications on the package. Drain well. Meanwhile, in a sauce pan, melt the butter. Sauté the mushroom, green onions, tomatoes, and chopped garlic until the vegetables become soft. Continue cooking until there is very little liquid in the pan.
• Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and slice into 1/4-inch strips. Place in the sauce pan with the vegetable mixture. Add the heavy cream to the pan and simmer until the cream begins to thicken. Whisk in the Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and pepper. Turn off the heat.
• Add the pasta to the sauce mixture. Stir well.
• Garnish with additional Parmesan.