Italian Herb Chicken Penne Recipes

ITALIAN CHICKEN AND PENNE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a nonstick wok, stir-fry the chicken, pepper, onion and garlic in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Add the pasta, mushrooms, tomatoes, sauce and seasoning; heat through. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese; let stand until melted.

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.

ITALIAN HERB AND CHEESE CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• 1. Cut the chicken breasts into small cubes and put into a large skillet with enough olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
• 2. Sear off the chicken breast chunks completely and turn the heat down to medium-low. In a large pot, boil the pasta you chose until al-dente. (Wagon Wheels are good...but penne pasta gives it a more pleasant texture)
• 3. Chop the onion and peppers up into small pieces along with the celery and put into the pan with the chicken and GENTALY HEAT them up (you don't want the vegetables to wilt or they lose their crunch.
• 4. Add the Philly Cooking Cream and pasta to the mix and blend well until the vegetables are coated.
• 5. Serve as soon as possible with garlic bread or stand alone!!

CHICKEN PENNE ITALIANO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and reserve pasta.
• Whisk the cornstarch and chicken broth together in a bowl until smooth. Set aside until needed.
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and chicken; stir and cook until the chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear, about 10 minutes. Stir in the onion, and green and red peppers; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, and simmer for 10 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth mixture and wine, if desired, and season with oregano and basil. Stir in the cooked pasta, and simmer over medium heat until thoroughly heated through, about 5 minutes. Serve garnished with Parmesan cheese.

BAKED ITALIAN HERB CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• Make a pocket out of foil and place chicken breasts inside.
• Coarsely chop the potatoes (do not peel potatoes) and onions and put inside the foil pocket on top of the chicken.
• Add salt, pepper, butter, Italian herb seasoning and butter. Toss to coat all ingredients well. Add more salt and pepper if desired.
• Place bay leaf on top.
• Seal the foil pocket and place on a cookie sheet and bake for 30-45 minutes until chicken is done.
• Allow pocket to sit for 5 minutes before you try to open it. The steam is very hot and can burn you.

CHICKEN ITALIANO

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
• Melt 2 Saute Express® squares in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat just until bubbles begin to form.
• Add chicken.
• Saute 13-18 minutes or until chicken is golden brown on both sides and done (165 degrees F). Remove from skillet.
• Melt remaining 1 Saute Express® square in skillet. Add onions; cook 1-2 minutes or until softened. Toss in pasta and tomatoes to coat.
• Slice chicken; serve over pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

ITALIAN CHICKEN AND PENNE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions, drain.
• Stir fry the chicken, pepper, onion and garlic in oil until no longer pink.
• Add the pasta, mushrooms, tomatoes, sauce and seasoning; heat through.
• Remove from heat and sprinkle with cheese; let stand until melted.