Greek Penne And Chicken 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.

GREEK PENNE AND CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large pot with boiling salted water cook penne pasta until al dente. Drain.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat melt butter, add onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add chopped chicken and continue cooking, stirring occasionally until golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium- low. Drain and chop artichoke hearts and add them, chopped tomato, feta cheese, fresh parsley, lemon juice, dried oregano, and drained penne pasta to the large skillet. Cook until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
• Season with salt and ground black pepper. Serve warm.

SLOW-COOKER GREEK PENNE

Steps:

• Spray bottom of 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Line side of slow cooker with foil; spray foil with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in spinach, oregano, salt and pepper. In medium bowl, mix pasta sauce and sugar.
• In slow cooker, spread 1 1/2 cups of the pasta sauce. Layer with half of the pasta, half of the beef mixture and 1 cup of the feta cheese. Repeat layers. Pour remaining 1 1/2 cups pasta sauce over top. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 hours or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with basil.

GREEK CHICKEN AND PASTA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in flour; cook and stir 30 seconds. Slowly stir in broth; heat to boiling. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in cheese. Gently stir in cooked pasta, chicken, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, olives and parsley. Spoon into baking dish.
• Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until hot. Garnish with additional fresh parsley if desired.

MAKEOVER GREEK CHICKEN PENNE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, place tomatoes in a small bowl; add boiling water. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes., In a Dutch oven, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Drain and chop tomatoes; add to the pan. Stir in remaining ingredients. Drain pasta; add to the pan and heat through.

GREEK PENNE AND CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large pot bring salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook until al dente, drain and set aside.
• Using a large skillet and over medium-high heat melt butter. Add onion and garlic to melted butter and cook for 2 minutes. Stirring occasionally, add chicken and continue cooking until golden brown, approximately 5-6 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium-low, begin adding drained and chopped artichoke hearts, chopped tomato, feta cheese, fresh parsley, lemon juice, dried oregano, and drained penne pasta to the chicken. Cook until heated through, approximately 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste, serve warm.

GREEK PENNE AND CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large pot with boiling salted water cook penne pasta until al dente. Drain.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat melt butter, add onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add chopped chicken and continue cooking, stirring occasionally until golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium- low. Drain and chop artichoke hearts and add them, chopped tomato, feta cheese, fresh parsley, lemon juice, dried oregano, and drained penne pasta to the large skillet. Cook until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
• Season with salt and ground black pepper. Serve warm.

GREEK STYLE PENNE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cut chicken breasts into small cubes; saute until just cooked through.
• Sprinkle seasonings over top, stir to distribute evenly and add canned tomatoes and sauce.
• Stir to deglaze and bring sauce to simmer while cooking pasta.
• Bring large pot of water to boil; stir in penne and cook until al dente, approximately 9-10 minutes.
• Drain thoroughly.
• Stir egg and 1/2 of feta cheese together; add to pasta.
• Layer pasta in casserole dish or 8 x 12 inch baking pan sprayed with cooking oil spray.
• Pour sauce over top (sauce will be thin and will settle throughout pasta).
• Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until heated through and lightly browned on top.