Pink Chicken Sauté Food

CHEESE RAVIOLETTI IN PINK SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the olive oil, garlic, shallots and salt. Cook, stirring often, until the shallots are beginning to turn golden, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the chile flakes and cook an additional 2 minutes.
• Add the ravioletti to the boiling water and cook for 7 minutes, or 2 minutes less than package instructions.
• Meanwhile, add the wine to the pan with the shallot mixture and reduce by half, about 2 minutes. Stir in the tomato puree and cream and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Using a slotted spoon or spider, remove the ravioletti from the water and add them straight to the skillet. Before stirring, sprinkle with 3/4 cup of the Parmesan. Stir the ravioletti into the sauce.
• Top with the basil and the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan before serving.

LEMON CHICKEN SAUTE

Steps:

• Flatten each chicken breast half to about 1/4" thickness by pounding them between sheets of waxed paper.
• Melt butter and garlic in 10" skillet until sizzling; add chicken, salt and pepper.
• Cook over medium heat, turning chicken occasionally, until no longer pink, about 5 to 6 minutes.
• Place chicken on serving platter; keep warm.
• Add lemon juice to drippings in pan.
• Add green onions and mushrooms.
• Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
• Garnish with lemon slices and parsley.

PINK CHICKEN SAUTé

Steps:

• Brown the chicken pieces in the butter, turning each piece to color evenly. When the pieces are evenly browned, add 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion to the pan and let it cook down over low heat for 3-4 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, and 2/3 cup white wine. Simmer gently until chicken is tender. Add 1/2 cup white wine and 1 tablespoon paprika and cook slowly for a few minutes. Remove chiken to a hot platter and reduce pan juices over high heat. Add 1 cup heavy cream, heat through and blend. Thicken sauce with beurre manié and taste for seasoning. Pour sauce over chicken and garnish with a good sprinkling of paprika and finely chopped parsley. Serve with a rice pilaf and a crisp salad.

CHICKEN PENNE PASTA WITH PINK SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain well.
• Return the pasta to the pot and set aside.
• Coat the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Place the chicken on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated 350°oven for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
• Remove the pan from the oven and let the chicken cool.
• When it is cool enough to handle, dice the chicken and set aside.
• Coat a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
• In a large skillet over med-high heat, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• Add the cooked chicken and garlic; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
• Add the prosciutto, green and yellow peppers, capers, and basil.
• Cooks, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes or until the peppers just start to soften.
• Add the chicken mixture to the reserved penne and mix well.
• Spread half of the mixture in prepared pan.
• In a bowl, combine the marinara and Alfredo sauces.
• Top the penne with 1 cup of sauce.
• Put the remaining penne mixture over the sauce, then add the remaining sauce.
• Sprinkle the top with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and slightly browned and the casserole is heated through.
• Remove the pan from the oven and toss the pasta thoroughly.

SAUTE OF CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI - ITALIAN STYLE

Steps:

• Bring salted water to a boil. Parboil the broccoli for a minute and remove. Add the penne and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente.
• In a large skillet heat the olive oil. When hot, add the onion and saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the chicken and saute, stirring continuously until no longer pink. Add the garlic and saute a few moments, then add the white wine, oregano and tomato sauce. Add the parboiled broccoli and simmer just to reheat. Season to taste with salt and pepper and garnish with Italian parsley. Drain penne and transfer to a bowl. Top with chicken and broccoli saute and serve.

CHICKEN BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in Dutch oven or stockpot over medium heat. Sauté chicken until no longer pink. Remove chicken with slotted spoon to a bowl and set aside.
• Add remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the Dutch oven. Add onion, carrots and celery sauté until they begin to brown, about fifteen minutes.
• Puree the canned tomatoes in a food processor until no chunks remain.
• Add pureed tomatoes, broth, both cans of beans, parsley and bay leaf to Dutch oven. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Add chicken and simmer until cooked through, 5-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

CHICKEN JAMBALAYA

Steps:

• In a large skillet lightly coated with cooking spray, saute chicken for 2-3 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in the next 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50-60 minutes or until heated through.
• Stir in tomatoes; cover and simmer 10 minutes longer or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Serve with green onions if desired.