Shrimp And Chicken Over Pasta Food

CHICKEN SCAMPI PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Sprinkle the chicken with some salt. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot, then add the oil. Working in 2 batches, brown the chicken until golden but not cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Remove the chicken to a plate.
• Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in the skillet. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until the garlic just begins to turn golden at the edges, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add the wine, bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• Meanwhile, cook the pasta until very al dente, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water. Add the pasta and 3/4 cup pasta water to the skillet along with the chicken, lemon zest and juice and the remaining 4 tablespoons butter. Return the skillet to medium-low heat and gently stir the pasta until the butter is melted, adding the remaining 1/4 pasta water if the pasta seems too dry. Remove the skillet from the heat, sprinkle with the grated cheese and parsley and toss before serving.

SPICY SHRIMP AND CHICKEN PASTA (LIKE CARINO'S)

Steps:

• Season and grill the chicken breasts until done. Cool and slice into bite sized pieces.
• Add butter to a large sauté pan on medium heat.
• Once butter is melted, add the shrimp, sliced chicken, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, salt and pepper.
• Saute mixture until shrimp and mushrooms are cooked.
• Add the cream, Romano cheese and cayenne pepper. Let cream reduce by half while stirring frequently.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta al dente according to package directions; drain excess water.
• Toss cooked pasta with contents of sauté pan. Serve.

SHRIMP AND CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Sprinkle the chicken filets with Cajun seasoning and cook in 4 Tbsp oil until done. Cut in bite size pieces.
• Heat the remaining oil over medium heat and cook garlic, onion and broccoli for about 5 minutes. Add shrimp and chicken, and set aside.
• Cook pasta al dente.
• Make "Thick Bechamel Sauce With Parmesan and Sun Dried Tomatoes" (Recipe #158535).
• Mix together pasta, shrimp/chicken and sauce.
• Pour into greased 2 quart baking pan, the pan will be full. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and cheddar.
• Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.
• Enjoy.

PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine chicken broth, soy sauce, cornstarch and ginger in a small bowl and set aside.
• Cook pasta according to package instructions,drain and keep warm.
• While pasta cooks, coat a large skillet with the cooking spray.
• (add oil if necessary when cooking) Heat over med heat.
• Add green onions and garlic.
• Stir fry for 1 minute and remove from pan.
• Add squash to skillet.
• Stir fry for 2 minutes.
• Add sweet peppers to the skillet and stir fry 2 minutes more or until veggies are crisp tender.
• Remove veggies from skillet.
• Add chicken and shrimp to the skillet.
• Stir fry 2 or 3 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and shrimp is opaque.
• Push chicken and meat from the center of the skillet.
• Stir the sauce and add to the center of the pan.
• Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
• Return veggies to the skillet.
• Stir all the ingredients together to coat with the sauce.
• Cook and stir about 1 minute more or until heated through.
• Serve hot chicken and shrimp mixture over pasta.
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.

SHRIMP AND CHICKEN OVER PASTA

Steps:

• In 12" skillet over medium heat, add olive oil.
• Add onion and garlic and cook until tender, stirring occasionally.
• With a slotted spoon, remove onion and garlic to a small bowl.
• In remaining drippings in skillet over medium high heat cook chicken pieces until slightly browned.
• Add 3 T fresh or 3 t. dried parsley, onion, tomato sauce, chicken broth, salt, ground cayenne red pepper, basil, pepper and 1/4 cup water (feel free to replace this with 1/4 cup white wine).
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 10 minutes.
• Add shrimp, cover and simmer 5 minutes or until chicken and shrimp are tender.
• Spoon into bowl and sprinkle with remainder of parsley.
• Serve over angel hair pasta.
• Sprinkle a little bit of grated parmesian cheese over the top for a little something extra!

JAMBALAYA PASTA WITH PENNE, CHICKEN, SHRIMP AND ANDOUILLE

Steps:

• Fill a large, 1-gallon stock pot with a pasta insert, 3/4 full with water. Bring to a boil over high heat and season with salt to taste. Place the penne in the salted water and return to a boil, stirring occasionally. Cook the pasta until nearly al dente, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
• While the pasta cooks, set a 14-inch saute pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, swirl the pan to evenly coat with the oil. Season the shrimp with 2 teaspoons of the Essence and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Place the shrimp in the pan and sear for 1 minute per side. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside. Add another tablespoon of the olive oil to the saute pan and season the chicken breast with 2 teaspoons of the Essence and 1/8 teaspoon of the salt. Place the chicken breast in the pan and sear for 3 minutes, turning to ensure even browning. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside with the seared shrimp.
• Place the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in the saute pan and add the sausage, onions and bell peppers. Saute, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is lightly caramelized and the onions are translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic to the pan and saute for 30 seconds. Add the chicken stock to the pan and scrape with a spoon to remove any browned bits that have formed in the bottom of the pan, about 30 seconds. Add the diced tomatoes, fresh thyme, the remaining tablespoon of Essence and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook for 2 minutes. Add the heavy cream to the pan and cook an additional 2 minutes. Return the shrimp and chicken to the pan, as well as the nearly al dente pasta and the reserved 1 cup of pasta cooking water. Continue to cook the sauce and pasta, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp and chicken are cooked through, the pasta is al dente and most of the pasta cooking water has evaporated, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the basil and Parmesan. Toss to combine and serve while hot.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
• Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch
• Published by William Morrow, 1993.

CREOLE SHRIMP, CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE PASTA

Steps:

• Heat 1 TBS of olive oil over medium high heat in a large saute pan. Season the shrimp with 2 teaspoons of the Creole seasoning. Place the shrimp in the pan and saute until almost done. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
• Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pan. Season the Chicken pieces with 2 teaspoons of the Creole seasoning. Place the Chicken in the pan and saute until done. Remove the Chicken from the pan and set aside.
• Place the remaining TBS of olive oil in the saute pan and onions and bell peppers. Saute, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the sausage and cook another minute.
• Add the garlic to the pan and saute for 30 seconds.
• Add the chicken stock to the pan and scrape pan to remove any browned bits that have formed in the bottom, about 30 seconds.
• Add the thyme, 3 teaspoons of creole seasoning and 1/2 tsp salt and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add the heavy cream to the pan and cook an additional 2 minutes.
• Return the shrimp and chicken to the pan. Add the cooked pasta to the pan. Continue to cook the sauce and pasta, stirring occasionally, for about 3-5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the basil and Parmesan.

NIF'S BAKED PASTA WITH SHRIMP AND CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed.
• Heat olive oil over medium high heat in large frying pan. Add onion, garlic, chicken and Italian seasoning. Saute for 5 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink.
• Add mushrooms and saute for 1 minute.
• Add shrimp, tomatoes, ricotta, chili peppers and salt and pepper. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until it heats through and shrimp is just pink. Stir in pasta.
• Pour mixture into 2 quart casserole dish. Top with cheddar and parmesan.
• Bake uncovered at 350F for 30 minutes, until heated through.

CHICKEN OVER PASTA

Steps:

• In 12" skillet over medium heat, add olive oil.
• Add onion and garlic and cook until tender, stirring occasionally.
• With a slotted spoon, remove onion and garlic to a small bowl.
• In remaining drippings in skillet over medium high heat cook chicken pieces until slightly browned.
• Add parsley, onion, tomato sauce, wine, salt, ground cayenne red pepper, basil, pepper and chicken broth.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 10 minutes.
• Serve over angel hair pasta.