Leftover Chicken Creamy Pasta Primavera Food

CHICKEN PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to the directions on the package.
• In the meantime, heat oil in a large 14-inch skillet set over medium-high heat.
• Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; add chicken to the hot oil and cook for 5 minutes.
• To the chicken, add zucchini, tomatoes, and frozen peas; season with dried basil, rosemary, and parsley.
• Stir in garlic and continue to cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in the wine and scrape up all the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
• Add cream and cook for 1 minute.
• Drain the cooked pasta; stir pasta into the skillet. Taste for salt and adjust accordingly.
• Remove from heat.
• Top with parmesan cheese.
• Garnish with basil.
• Serve.

CHICKEN PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water for 1 minute less than al dente, according to package instructions (that was about 9 minutes total for my box of penne). During the final 3 minutes of cooking time, add the broccoli florets to the boiling water with the pasta. Drain.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. Cook the chicken in the oil until browned on both sides and juices run clear, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove the chicken to a cutting board, let rest for 5 minutes, and then slice into thin strips.
• In the same pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in asparagus, increase the heat to medium-high, and cook for 1 minute. Add the zucchini and bell pepper, cook for 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes and cook for 1 more minute.
• Add the chicken broth, increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low so that the liquid is at a gentle simmer. Stir in the cream and Parmesan until smooth.
• Add the cooked pasta, broccoli, peas, chives and basil to the sauce. Let it bubble and thicken slightly, stirring frequently, until all of the ingredients are warmed through, about 2 more minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if necessary. Stir in the chicken and serve immediately.

LEFTOVER CREAMY BUTTERY CHICKEN PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a large bowl combine all ingredients except for french fried onions, and mix well.
• Spray a 6 cup rectangular baking dish with cooking spray, pour in chicken/pasta mixture and top with onions.
• Bake for 25 minutes or until mixture is bubbly and onions are browned.

LEFTOVER CHICKEN & CREAMY PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• 1. Cook the pasta in a large saucepan as directed.
• 2. Heat the dressing in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Add in the chicken & veggies. Cook for about 10to 12 mins or until the chicken is done. Make sure to stir frequemntly.
• 3. Add in the broth & Neufchatel cheese. Cook for 1 min longer or until the cheese has melted. Also make sure to stir constantly. Stir in the Parmesan cheese.
• 4. Drain the pasta, return to the pan. Add in the chicken mixture & mix lightly. Cook for 1 min more or until heated all the way through.
• 5. Note: The sauce will thicken upon standing.

CREAMY CHICKEN PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the red pepper, mushrooms, onions and garlic in butter. Add the cream, basil, chicken and salt; cook and stir until slightly thickened. Serve over pasta.

CREAMY CHICKEN PRIMAVERA PASTA

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese spread, milk and garlic powder until blended. Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, cook and stir chicken in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 5 to 6 min. or until lightly browned. Add vegetables and water; cook 6 to 8 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Add cream cheese mixture; cook and stir 3 min. or until heated through.
• Drain pasta. Add to chicken mixture in skillet; mix well. Top with Parmesan.