Low Fat Chicken Pasta Creamavera 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.

HEALTHY PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• 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.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in an extra-large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add asparagus, mushrooms, and squash; cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, carrot, garlic, oregano, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes; cook until tomatoes begin to soften, about 1 minute.
• Drain penne; stir into vegetable mixture along with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Top servings with remaining cheese and serve with lemon wedges.

PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Cook garlic until soft, about 1 minute. Add peppers and cook until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms, asparagus and tomatoes and cook until softened, an additional 5 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute more. Add chicken stock, milk, salt and pepper and bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook until liquid has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes. Stir in carrot strips.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Toss pasta with vegetables and sauce. Add pasta water, if necessary, to loosen mixture. Serve garnished with Parmesan, parsley and basil.

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.

DELICIOUS LOW-FAT PASTA PRIMAVERA SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large pot combine combine all the ingredients-- yep, ALL of them together in one go!
• Heat to just boiling, cover and reduce heat to simmer.
• Cook until all vegetable are tender, approximately 45 minutes.
• Stir occasionally.
• Serve with cooked pasta of your choice!

PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Heat oil over Medium heat; add onions and garlic; cook for 5 minutes.
• Stir in pepper and cauliflower; cook for 5 minutes.
• Add flour and stir to coat vegetables. Stir in milk, chicken broth, salt, pepper and parsley.
• Simmer about 15 minutes until mixture is slightly thickened and vegetables are tender.
• Add roasted red pepper.
• Cook pasta, drain and add to sauce. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
• Top with basil.
• Tips:.
• "Shakin" Easy Blend flour by Robin Hood makes thickening sauces easy.

CHICKEN PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute chicken in butter until chicken is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the vegetables and cream; cook until vegetables are tender. , Drain pasta. Add the pasta, cheese, salt and pepper to skillet; cook and stir until heated through.

CHICKEN PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti.
• While spaghetti is cooking, in a saucepan, combine soup, water, lemon juice, basil, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir in vegetables, bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 3-5 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
• Stir in chicken; heat through.
• Drain spaghetti, add to chicken mixture and toss to coat.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan to serve.

HEALTHY LOW-FAT CREAMY CHICKEN CRANBERRY APPLE PASTA

Steps:

• In a large skillet sprayed with cooking spray, brown the chicken strips in batches and then transfer into a bowl.
• Spray skillet again, and add green onions, apples, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring for about 3 minutes to soften.
• Add vinegar, scraping any bits stuck to pan.
• Stir in evaporated milk and cranberries, bringing to a boil.
• Reduce heat and boil gently, stirring often, for about 3 minutes or until slightly thickened.
• Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook whole wheat pasta for about 10 minutes or until at your desired tenderness. Drain and return to the pot.
• Add chicken and any accumulated juices to the sauce; simmer for about three minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside.
• Pour over pasta and toss to coat. Season with additional salt and pepper.
• Serve sprinkled with chives and with cheddar cheese in side dish to top with, along with a side salad and bread. Dont let it sit to long in pot before serving -- the pasta will absorb the sauce.

LOW FAT CHICKEN PASTA "CREAMAVERA"

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add liquid from artichoke hearts. Chop artichokes into bite-sized pieces and reserve for later. Bring liquid to a simmer and add onions, garlic and bell peppers. Sauté for 3-5 minutes or until softened. Add artichoke hearts, mushrooms, oregano and thyme and sauté for 2-3 additional minutes. Add half and half, bring to a simmer then reduce slightly. Remove from heat and add sour cream and cheese. Stir until cheese is melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss mixture with hot cooked pasta and garnish with more Parmesan cheese and a sprig of oregano.

LOW FAT CREAMY PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Saute garlic in oil, adding carrots and green vegetables.
• Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Blend yogurt and cheese in blender until smooth.
• Drain pasta.
• Toss with remaining ingredients to sprinkle on top.
• Serve hot with extra grated cheese.