Chicken Herb Penne Recipes

LEMON HERB CHICKEN PASTA WITH GREEN PEAS, SNAP PEAS AND SPINACH

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it generously. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid. Drain the pasta and set aside.
• Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and slice it into strips.
• Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pan. Add the garlic and shallot and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the lemon juice and sugar snap peas and cook, 2 minutes. Add the reserved pasta water and the frozen peas. Cook until the peas are just cooked through, 2 minutes more.
• Add the cooked pasta, spinach, sliced chicken, chopped basil, chopped parsley and the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Toss all the ingredients together to coat, season with additional salt and pepper and garnish with parsley leaves. Serve immediately.

ITALIAN HERB CHICKEN PENNE

Steps:

• Mix the chicken in a bowl with the oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
• Sauté in the olive oil over medium-high heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
• Melt the butter in the same pan and sauté the shallot until translucent, then add the mushrooms and sauté for a few minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and add the tomatoes, sugar, and penne, stirring well.
• Cook the mixture down for a few minutes, then add the mozzarella and 1 tablespoon of the parmesan and stir.
• Correct the seasoning (salt and pepper) to taste, and serve topped with remaining parmesan.

GARLIC CHICKEN PENNE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook pasta in boiling water for 6 minutes. Add peas; return to a boil. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until pasta is tender. Meanwhile, prepare sauce mix according to package directions. , Drain pasta mixture; add chicken. Drizzle with sauce and toss to coat.

CHICKEN HERB PENNE

Steps:

• 1. Brush Olive Oil over washed Chicken Tenders.
• 2. Mix Dried Oregano, Black Pepper, Cloves Garlic, Rosemary, Dried Basil, and Dried Parsley in a bowl.
• 3. Sprinkle brushed chicken with herb mixture.
• 4. Grill Chicken ( I used the Gorge Foreman Grill)
• 5. Boil Penne Pasta for about 8-10 min.
• 6. Place Tomatoes and remainder oil and herbs in skillet sauté for about 8-10 min.
• 7. Add Cooked Penne Pasta and Grilled Chicken stir for about 8 min.
• 8. Sprinkle with Mozzarella Cheese if you like. May also add: 6 - Portobello Mushrooms 4 - Green Onions 3 - Cups broccoli Flowerets 1/2 - Green Bell Pepper 1/2 - Red Bell Pepper

FRESH HERB PENNE WITH CHICKEN AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta according to package directions.
• Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and cook for one minute. Add tomatoes and basil; cook 2 minutes. Add chicken; simmer for 5 minutes. Toss with pasta and Mozzarella cheese. Season to taste with salt and cracked black pepper. Serve immediately.
• Note: if you do not have fresh basil or garlic, you may substitute 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil and 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder.