Creamy Pasta With Fresh Herbs And Chicken Recipes

CREAMY CHICKEN AND PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onions in butter for 4-5 minutes or until tender. Add wine or broth and garlic. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes., Combine flour and water until smooth; gradually add to mushroom mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cream. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until heated through. , Drain pasta. Add the pasta, chicken, capers, salt and pepper to cream sauce. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

CREAMY PASTA WITH FRESH HERBS AND CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine cream, butter, salt, nutmeg and cayenne in a saucepan and simmer 15 minutes, or until sauce is slightly reduced and thickened.
• While the sauce is reducing, get the water ready for the pasta and cook as directed.
• Whisk in Parmesan cheese and herbs to the cream mixture and simmer for another 5 minutes.
• Add cooked chicken to the cream mixture.
• Serve pasta topped with the creamy herb and chicken mixture.
• Serve with a salad and crusty bread. Don't forget the wine :).

PASTA WITH ROASTED CHICKEN AND FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• Place garlic, onion, bell pepper, olive oil and butter in a 3 qt saucepan, cook over medium heat until onion is translucent and pepper is soft, about five minutes, stirring frequently so it doesn't scorch.
• Add wine, stir, let simmer about three minutes to eliminate the alcohol.
• Add basil, oregano, rosemary and tomato, simmer for five minutes.
• Add broth and pepper, then salt to taste. Return to boil and then simmer for three minutes.
• Add chicken, return to boil and simmer for five minutes to allow flavors to meld.
• Add cream, stir well.
• Add cooked pasta and parsley, stir to combine. Adjust salt to taste and serve immediately in pasta bowls.
• The sauce will be thin, so serve this with spoons and a good loaf of crusty french bread to mop it up.

CREAMY GARLIC CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook farfalle at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain and pour farfalle back into pot.
• Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook chicken in the hot oil until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and slice into thin strips.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter into the same skillet; cook and stir onions in the melted butter until transparent, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir mushrooms and chicken strips into onions; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
• Heat 1/4 cup butter in a large skillet; stir flour into melted butter until dissolved, about 1 minute. Slowly whisk milk into flour mixture until smooth; add garlic, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil for 1 minute; reduce heat.
• Stir chicken mixture and garlic sauce into farfalle; cook and stir over medium-low heat until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.