Italian Chicken Or Shrimp Wtomato Cream Sauce Food

PASTA WITH SHRIMP IN TOMATO CREAM

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons of the salt and return to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to package directions.
• While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce: Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, add to the pan, and sauté until just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Remove and set aside in a large bowl.
• Add the white and light green slices of scallions (reserve the dark green slices for garnish) and garlic to the pan and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Remove and set aside in the bowl with the shrimp and cover.
• Reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the cream, chicken stock, vermouth, sun-dried tomatoes, and tomato paste. Bring the sauce to a boil and simmer until the liquid has thickened and reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Return the shrimp mixture to the skillet and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes more.
• Increase the heat to medium-high and add the pasta directly to the skillet, along with the feta, parsley, and half the basil. Toss everything together until the cheese begins to melt and the pasta is glossy with sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
• Plate in bowls and garnish with the remaining basil and the scallion greens.

TOMATO-CREAM SAUCE FOR PASTA

Steps:

• In a saucepan, saute onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat. Make sure it doesn't burn. Add tomatoes, basil, sugar, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to boil and continue to boil 5 minutes or until most of the liquid evaporates. Remove from heat; stir in whipping cream and butter. Reduce heat and simmer 5 more minutes.

CHICKEN AND SHRIMP WITH LEMON CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook fettuccine according to package directions, adding asparagus during the last 3 minutes. , Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with garlic salt. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until chicken is no longer pink, 8-10 minutes., Stir in shrimp and cream; cook, covered, until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Drain fettuccine and return to pan. Add sauce; toss to coat.

ITALIAN CHICKEN (OR SHRIMP) W/TOMATO CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook pasta.
• Cook chicken, onion& garlic in hot oil until no longer pink.
• Drain and return to pan.
• Stir in undrained tomatoes, sauce& seasonings.
• Bring to a boil, simmer uncovered until thickened (about 10 min.) Slowly add cream and stir constantly.
• Serve over pasta.
• You can garnish with black pepper and green onions.
• *To help thicken sauce, dredge chicken or seafood in flour prior to cooking it.

ITALIAN CHICKEN AND SPICY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut raw chicken into small cubed pieces.
• Place into skillet with Tbsp of olive oil.
• Cook until the chicken is almost done.
• Then add the chopped garlic and onion and continue to cook until the meat is completely cooked.
• Add tomatoes, Italian spices, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper to taste.
• Continue to cook for about 3-7 minutes more.
• Then add in the tomato paste.
• Cook about 5-7 minutes more to complete.
• Meanwhile, heat the pasta according to the package directions.
• After cooking the pasta, drain but do not rinse.
• Serve the sauce over the pasta and enjoy!

CREAMY ITALIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place the chicken breast pieces into the bottom of a slow cooker. Pour in water, and stir in the salad dressing mix. Cover the cooker, set on low, and cook 3 or more hours (see note).
• With an electric mixer, beat the soup, cream cheese, and mushrooms in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Mix with the chicken and any juices in the slow cooker. Cover and cook 1 more hour.