Quick N Easy Italian Chicken Pasta For Two Food

CREAMY GARLIC CHICKEN PASTA {WITH TOMATO & SPINACH}

Steps:

• Prep Pasta: Boil water in a large pot and cook pasta al dente according to package instructions.
• Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
• Heat olive oil in a large heavy duty pan over medium-high heat and cook chicken breasts 5 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
• To the same pan, add the butter and garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add the tomato and spinach and cook 2-3 minutes or until the tomato and spinach are soft and wilted.
• Reduce the heat and add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Whisk until fully incorporated and creamy. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
• Drain pasta and slice chicken into thin slices or cubes and return to the same pan. Stir to combine and serve!

CREAMY ITALIAN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, on med-high heat, heat 1 tbsp olive oil until hot. Season chicken with half of the Italian Seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook 1-2 minutes on each side to sear, then cover, reduce heat to low and continue cooking until cooked through. Remove chicken from the pan and keep chicken warm.
• Add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet over medium high heat, garlic, and remaining Italian seasoning. Flash cook the garlic, about 1 minute, and then add crushed tomatoes.
• Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Add shredded Parmesan cheese then immediately reduce to low heat and stir continuously, until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth and stir in the spinach giving it 2-3 minutes to wilt. Remove from heat and toss pasta with the sauce.
• Slice chicken into 1/2 inch strips and top pasta with chicken, OR cut the chicken into cubes and stir into the pasta. Garnish with additional parmesan and/or fresh basil. Enjoy!

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI PASTA FOR TWO

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat dressing and garlic in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken and broccoli; cook and stir 5 to 7 min. or until chicken is done. Stir in tomatoes and 1/4 cup mozzarella; cook 1 to 2 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Drain spaghetti; place on serving plate. Top with chicken mixture, remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.

QUICK 'N' EASY ITALIAN CHICKEN & PASTA FOR TWO

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat 2 Tbsp. dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 1 min. Add broth and vegetables; stir. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on low heat 5 min.
• Drain pasta. Add to chicken mixture along with the remaining dressing and Italian seasoning; mix lightly. Simmer 2 to 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with cheese.