Italiano Chicken Pasta Vegetable Medley Food

VEGETABLE & CHICKEN PASTA MEDLEY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Bake in oven 25 minutes.
• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• While chicken and pasta are cooking, in a medium saucepan bring 1/2 cup water to a boil, over medium high heat. Add broccoli, cook until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes, Drain.
• In a medium skillet melt 2 tablespoons margarine over medium high heat. Add mushrooms and bell pepper, cook, stirring, until tender about 3 minutes.
• In small sauce pan, melt remaining margarine, stir in flour. Cook for 1 minute, stirring. Add milk, cheese, salt and pepper. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
• Remove chicken from oven, and slice into strips. Toss sauce with veggies and chicken.
• Drain pasta, put on serving dish, pour sauce over.
• Serve immediately.

MASH MEDLEY

Steps:

• Put the potatoes, rutabaga and turnips into a large pot with 3 quarts water. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to a simmer and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Strain and return to the pot. Add the milk, butter, chicken base, granulated garlic, rosemary, pepper, sage and fresh garlic and mash with a potato masher until chunky and fully mixed. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.

CHICKEN, VEGETABLE AND RICE MEDLEY

Steps:

• In small bowl, mix paprika, all-purpose seasoning and red pepper; set aside.
• In 12-inch skillet, heat oil and butter over high heat until butter is melted. Add chicken and half of the paprika mixture; cook and stir over high heat until chicken is white. Remove chicken from skillet; set aside.
• Add bell peppers and onion to skillet; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in mushrooms, tomatoes and remaining paprika mixture; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in chicken, uncooked rice and seasoning mixes (from Chicken Helper boxes) and broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover; cook 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.

ITALIAN VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Microwave vegetables according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cheese, bread crumbs, garlic powder, seasoned salt and pepper. Drain vegetables; stir in butter. Sprinkle with cheese mixture.

ITALIAN VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a large nonstick frying pan put the olive oil, garlic and red chili flakes (optional). Heat over high heat until the edges of the garlic start to brown.
• Add the carrots, yellow squash and zucchini and stir to blend.
• Add the Italian seasoning and stir again.
• Flip the vegetables over occasionally using a spachula. Some of the vegetables should get brown spots on them, but the vegetables taste best if there is still a slight crispness to them.
• When the vegetables are ready, add salt.
• Turn off heat.
• If desired, stir in a deseeded and diced roma (plum) tomato at this time-optional.
• I have had similar recipes at Italian restaurants, so I eventually made up my own recipe to go with my meals at home.

CHICKEN GARDEN MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute chicken and garlic in 2 tablespoons butter for 10-12 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Add vegetables. Cook until crisp-tender; remove from skillet and set aside. , In the same skillet, melt remaining butter. Add flour, salt and pepper; stir to form a smooth paste. Gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cream and heat through. Add chicken and vegetables; stir until well mixed. , Place pasta in a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Pour chicken mixture over top. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 15 minutes; uncover and bake 5 minutes longer.

CREAMY CHICKEN-VEGETABLE RICE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Cook and stir chicken in skillet on medium heat 8 to 10 min. or until done. Stir in broth; cook 2 to 3 min. or until heated through.
• Add Neufchatel; cook 2 to 3 min. or until melted, stirring frequently. Add vegetables; stir gently.
• Let stand, covered, 5 min. Serve over rice.

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.

VEGETABLE CHICKEN MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the onion, red pepper, broccoli, green onions, parsley, garlic, ginger and pepper in oil until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in chicken and rice. , In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, pineapple juice and soy sauce until smooth; stir into the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in peanuts.

COLORFUL VEGETABLE MEDLEY SIDE DISH

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, heat bouillon and water for 1 minute; stir well. Stir in the salt, garlic powder, pepper and 1 teaspoon oil., In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry the broccoli, carrots, onion and celery in remaining oil for 2-3 minutes. Add the bouillon mixture; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add zucchini and red pepper; stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and cabbage; stir-fry 1-2 minutes longer or until crisp-tender.

PASTA VEGGIE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add zucchini and carrots; stir-fry until carrots are tender. Drain pasta; place in a serving bowl. Add vegetables and toss gently. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.