Chicken Penne With Grilled Veggies And Feta Cheese Recipes

GREEK CHICKEN PENNE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the chicken, onion and garlic in oil over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in the artichokes, tomato, cheese, parsley, lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper; heat through. , Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture. Garnish with oregano if desired.

SPINACH-FETA CHICKEN PENNE

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; return to pot., Meanwhile, toss chicken with 2 tablespoons oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook and stir chicken, half at a time, over medium-high heat 3-5 minutes or until no longer pink; remove from pan., In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until tender. Add broth and wine. Bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan; cook 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and remaining salt; cook until tomatoes are softened. Stir in spinach until wilted., Add chicken and tomato mixture to pasta; heat through, tossing to combine. Serve with cheese.

CREAMY CHICKEN PENNE WITH VEGGIES

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken and onions; cook 5 min. or until chicken is done, stirring frequently. Add asparagus, zucchini, peppers and garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
• Melt butter in medium saucepan on medium heat. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to boil; cook 2 min. or until thickened, stirring constantly. Add cream cheese and Romano; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is well blended.
• Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add chicken mixture and cream cheese sauce; mix lightly. Sprinkle with parsley.

CHICKEN WITH FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine feta and oregano. Make a pocket in chicken breasts: Holding chicken flat with palm of one hand, make an incision in thicker side of each breast with a paring knife. Carefully pivot the knife to create a deep pocket, keeping the other side of the chicken breast intact. Stuff pockets with feta mixture, dividing evenly; generously season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, and cook until browned on both sides, 6 to 7 minutes per side.
• Cover skillet, and continue cooking until chicken is opaque throughout and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 160 degrees. about 5 minutes more. Remove chicken to a platter, and keep warm.
• To the skillet, add chicken stock, and cook, stirring up brown bits with a wooden spoon until reduced slightly. Add lemon juice and butter. Reduce the heat to low, and swirl pan until butter is melted, and sauce is slightly thickened. Serve chicken drizzled with sauce.

CHICKEN PENNE WITH GRILLED VEGGIES AND FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• In a resealable plastic bag, combine 3 tablespoons canola oil and balsamic vinegar. Add chicken, and marinate for 30 minutes,. heat grill.,.
• Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat; add 1 tablespoons oil and sauté garlic about 1 minute. Add drained tomatoes and olives; cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes. Reduce heat to simmer. Keep warm.
• Remove chicken from marinade and season with salt and pepper; discard marinade. In a bowl, toss zucchini, red and yellow peppers, and portabellas with remaining 1 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper .
• Place chicken and veggies on hot grill. Cook 5 minutes per side or until chicken is done and veggies are tender. Slice chicken on the diagonal in 1/4-inch slices, and veggies in bite-size pieces.
• In a large bowl, toss pasta, tomato and olive mixture, grilled chicken vegetables and feta. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped parsley. serve,.

GRILLED GREEK CHICKEN BREASTS WITH WHIPPED FETA

Steps:

• Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise.
• Combine red wine vinegar, kosher salt, black pepper, cayenne, thyme, oregano, rosemary, and garlic powder in a bowl. Add chicken and toss until thoroughly and evenly coated. Pour in ¼ cup olive oil and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 12 hours, but 2 to 3 hours is ideal.
• Place Greek yogurt in another bowl and crumble in feta cheese. Add garlic, mint, and lemon zest and whip with an electric hand mixer or whisk until light and fluffy. Taste and adjust as needed. Refrigerate until needed.
• Preheat a charcoal grill until coals are white and very hot.
• Grill chicken over the hot coals for about 4 minutes per side; continue to flip and grill chicken until no longer pink in the center and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of each piece reads at least 150 degrees F (65 degrees C). Remove from the grill and let rest for about 5 minutes.
• Spread whipped feta onto a serving platter or plate and place chicken over top. Sprinkle with fresh Italian parsley and mint and serve.

CHICKEN AND PENNE WITH GRILLLED VEGGIES AND FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• In a resealable plastic bag, combine 3 tablespoons Canola oil, and balsamic vinegar. Add chicken, marinate 30 minutes. Heat grill.
• Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat; add 1 tablespoons oil and saute garlic about 1 minute. Add drained tomatoes, and olives; cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes,. Reduce heat to simmer. Keep warm.
• Remove chicken from marinade and season with salt and pepper; discard marinade. In a bowl, toss zucchini, red and yellow peppers and portabellas with remaining 1 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper.
• Place veggies and chicken on hot grill. Cook 5 minutes per side or until chicken is done and veggies are tender. Slice chicken on the diagonal in 1/4-inch slices and veggies in bite-size pieces.
• In a large bowl, toss pasta, tomato and olive mixture, girlled chicken, vegetables and feta. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped parsley; serve.

PENNE WITH BROILED VEGETABLES AND FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Cook pasta in pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain pasta and place in large bowl.
• Meanwhile, combine zucchini and bell pepper in medium bowl. Add 3 tablespoons vinaigrette and toss to coat. Arrange vegetables on broiler pan; sprinkle with pepper. Broil vegetables until just tender and beginning to brown, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
• Add vegetables to bowl with pasta. Mix in remaining vinaigrette, cheese and mint. Season with salt and pepper.

SHEET PAN CHICKEN BREAST WITH FETA AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly oil a sheet pan.
• Spread out chicken, peppers, and onion across the sheet pan. Sprinkle with Italian dressing, feta cheese, and oregano; combine gently.
• Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a chicken breast should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).