Mexican Penne With Chicken Thighs Recipe 445 Food

MEXICAN CHICKEN PENNE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the chicken, dip, milk and salt. , Drain pasta; return to pan. Stir in chicken mixture and toss to coat. Top with black beans, tomato, onions and cheese; heat through.

MEXICAN PENNE WITH CHICKEN THIGHS RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta according to package directions. 2. Meanwhile, cut chicken thighs into bite-size pieces. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook, stirring constantly, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook until chicken is done. 3. Stir in flour. Gradually pour in broth and milk, stirring constantly. Add salsa and cream cheese. Cook, stirring, until cream cheese is melted and smooth. 4. Toss with pasta before serving. navywifecook.com

MEXICAN-STYLE CHICKEN WITH PENNE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.Add the penne and cook till al dente - drain.
• Meanwhile, in a large deep skillet, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil. Season the chicken with salt & pepper, add to skillet and cook until lightly browned.
• Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is softened and chicken is cooked through.
• Add the diced tomatoes, chipolte and adobo sauce and cook until heated through.
• Add the corn, season with salt & pepper and cook until the corn is heated through.
• Add the penne and the remaining two tablespoons of olive oil to the sauce and toss to coat. Add one cup of the queso blanco and toss.
• Transfer pasta to bowls - sprinkle with the remaining cheese and cilantro and serve.

MEXICAN PENNE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°.
• Brown ground beef in a skillet and drain.
• Cook noodles.
• Combine beef, pasta, salsa and beans in a large bowl.
• Spread half of mixture in a 9x12-inch baking dish and sprinkle with half of the cheese.
• Repeat layers, cover and bake for 35 to 40 minutes.

RIGATONI WITH CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil and put the rigatoni into it. Cook until al dente (tender firm).
• Heat a large skillet until very hot and then generously drizzle in some olive oil. Swirl to coat the skillet, and then add half of the cut-up chicken pieces, spreading them out as you put them in. NOTE: Do not begin stirring the chicken immediately as you want to get them nice and brown. After a minute or two, flip over the chicken with a spatula and let brown on the other side. Remove to a plate and set aside. Repeat with the second half of the chicken pieces.
• Add a tablespoon or so of olive oil, if needed, into the hot skillet and throw in the garlic and chopped onions and give them a stir. Now add the chicken broth (or wine), whisking to deglaze the bottom of the skillet. Cook until the liquid reduces by half. Add the crushed tomatoes and stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste and a pinch of sugar. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Add the chicken (and don't forget all of those yummy chicken juices on the plate) to the tomato/onion mixture and continue simmering for another 15 minutes. Toward the end of the cooking process, chop up your fresh basil and add it to the sauce, stirring to combine.
• Put the pasta on a platter or in a large bowl and smother with the sauce. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.

CHICKEN PENNE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken, onion, peppers and seasonings; saute until chicken is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., In a blender, pulse tomatoes and tomato paste, covered, until blended. Add to chicken mixture. Stir in broth; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until slightly thickened, 10-15 minutes. , Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture. Spoon half of the mixture into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the cheeses. Repeat layers. , Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until heated through, 15-20 minutes longer.

PENNE PUTTANESCA WITH CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Cook the penne in a large pot of salted boiling water until JUST firm-tender; drain, cover and set aside.
• Season the chicken thighs with seasoning salt and pepper.
• Heat oil from the anchovies with some olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
• Add in the chicken thighs and brown/cook for about 15 minutes (7-8 minutes on each side) remove the chicken to a bowl.
• Add in chopped anchovies, garlic, onion and red pepper flakes; saute for 3 minutes.
• Return the chicken back to the skillet and add in crushed tomatoes, olives and capers; simmer over medium heat or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and the sauce has thickened (about 1 hour) season with salt and pepper.
• Add in the cooked pasta to the sauce; stir to coat the pasta.
• Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

VERSATILE MEXICAN CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Mix the garlic, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper on a wide plate or baking dish. Put chicken thighs on top, then turn them over to coat with the seasoning mix.
• Put the olive oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the chicken thighs and cook 7-8 minutes. Turn the thighs over and cook 7-8 minutes longer or until thighs are cooked through.

MEXICAN SMOTHERED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, seasoned salt, salt and pepper. Place milk in a separate shallow bowl. Coat chicken with flour mixture, then dip in milk and coat again with flour mixture., In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil in batches. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , In the same skillet, saute onion and jalapenos until tender. Add the tomato sauce, water and spices. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Pour over chicken., Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°. Freeze option: Place cooled chicken with sauce in freezer containers and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered skillet, gently stirring; add a little broth or water if necessary.