Chicken Parmesan Pasta Toss Recipes

CHICKEN-PARMESAN PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 8 min. or until done. Stir in tomato paste and garlic powder; cook and stir 1 min. Add tomatoes, water and dressing; cook 2 min., stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add tomato mixture; mix lightly. Sprinkle with cheese.

CHICKEN CAESAR PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, bring water to a boil. Add pasta. Return to a boil; cook for 4 minutes. Add asparagus; cook 6-8 minutes longer or until pasta and asparagus are tender. , Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute chicken in oil until no longer pink. Remove from the heat. , Drain pasta mixture. Add the chicken, tomatoes and vinaigrette; cook over low heat until heated through. Sprinkle with onions and cheese.

CHICKEN PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the chicken, onions and seasonings, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in cream. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Drain spaghetti; add to chicken mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley.

CHICKEN PARMESAN PENNE PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Fill a large pasta pot with water and place it over high heat.
• Once the water comes up to a boil, salt it and drop in the pasta.
• Cook the pasta to al dente according to package directions.
• Before draining the pasta, reserve a mugful of starchy cooking water, then drain and reserve.
• While the water is coming up to a boil, place a large skillet over high heat with 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
• Season the chicken pieces with the poultry seasoning, salt and pepper then add it to the preheated skillet.
• Cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, 3-4 minutes per side.
• Once the chicken is brown, add the garlic and onions to the pan, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes and cover the pan with a lid.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes burst open and begin to release their juices, about 5 minutes (if they haven't started to burst open by that time, mash them lightly with a potato masher or wooden spoon). Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
• Add the drained pasta and reserved starchy cooking water (about 1 cup) to the skillet with the chicken and tomatoes, and toss over the heat until combined, about 1 minute.
• Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the basil, arugula or spinach, and cheese.

EASY CHICKEN & PARMESAN PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package; drain. Return to pan.
• Add remaining ingredients; toss lightly.

CHICKEN PARM PASTA TOSS (RACHAEL RAY)

Steps:

• Fill a large pasta pot with water and place it over high heat. Once the water comes up to a boil, salt it and drop in the pasta. Cook the pasta to al dente according to package directions. Before draining the pasta, reserve a mugful of starchy cooking water, then drain and reserve.
• While the water is coming up to a boil, place a large skillet over high heat with 3 turns of the pan of EVOO, about 3 tablespoons. Season the chicken pieces with the poultry seasoning, salt and pepper then add it to the preheated skillet. Cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, 3-4 minutes per side.
• Once the chicken is brown, add the garlic and onions to the pan, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cover the pan with a lid. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes burst open and begin to release their juices, about 5 minutes (if they haven't started to burst open by that time, mash them lightly with a potato masher or wooden spoon). Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
• Add the drained pasta and reserved starchy cooking water (about 1 cup) to the skillet with the chicken and tomatoes, and toss over the heat until combined, about 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the basil, arugula, and cheese. Serve.

CHICKEN-PARMESAN PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 8 min. or until done. Stir in tomato paste and garlic powder; cook and stir on medium-high heat 1 min. Add tomatoes, water and dressing; cook 2 min., stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add sauce; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.

SUMMER PASTA TOSS II

Steps:

• In a large pot with boiling salted water cook pasta until al dente. Drain.
• In a large saucepan heat the Italian dressing and olive oil together over medium heat. Add drained spaghetti; toss well to coat. Add chopped tomatoes, chicken or turkey, and grated Parmesan cheese and toss lightly.
• Serve warm.