Mediterranean Chicken And Rotini Pasta Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package; set aside.
• Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, and add to skillet; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from skillet; set aside.
• Reduce heat to medium. In same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, the onion and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Add spinach; cook and stir until starting to wilt, about 1 minute.
• In very large bowl, mix cooked chicken, spinach mixture, pasta, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese and Italian cheese blend. Transfer mixture to baking dish.
• In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle on top of pasta mixture in baking dish. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until bread crumbs are golden brown and casserole is heated through (165°F in center). Garnish with basil, and serve.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
• In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook sausage in oil until browned. Stir in cooked pasta, frozen peas and pesto. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
• Top with cheese and tomato. Cook over medium-low heat about 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA RECIPE WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Brown the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of oil in a large straight sided skillet or a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown, but not quite cooked through, about 4-6 minutes total. Remove chicken to a plate.
• Cook the vegetables: Reduce heat to medium. If your pan is dry, add remaining tablespoon of oil, if not omit the oil*. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and sauté 1 minute. Add in the garlic, Greek seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Sprinkle the flour on the tomatoes and cook, stirring, for another 1 minute.
• Add in the liquid: Add in the broth* and half-and-half, whisking to combine. Increase heat to high.
• Add chicken and pasta: Add the spaghetti to the pot along with the chicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover and cook: Bring to a slow boil, stirring occasionally, then immediately reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until pasta is just al dente*.
• Finish pasta: Add in the artichoke hearts, olives, feta and oregano. Stir to combine and cook for 1-2 minute, or until feta is melted and pasta is cooked to your liking.
• Serve: Garnish with more feta, herbs, nuts and plenty of fresh lemon wedges. Enjoy!

CHICKEN ROTINI STOVETOP CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
• Combine half-and-half and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Boil gently, stirring, until mixture has reduced to 1 1/2 to 1 2/3 cups. Remove pan from heat; whisk in cheese, basil, oregano, chives, and parsley. Cover, and set aside.
• Saute chicken in a large skillet until lightly browned on both sides. Stir in green and red bell pepper, and cook until vegetables are tender, and chicken is no longer pink in the middle.
• In a casserole dish, combine the hot cooked pasta, chicken mixture, and sauce. Mix well, and serve immediately.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN & VEGETABLE ROTINI

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitted salt.
• Meanwhile, mix Neufchatel, pasta sauce and milk until blended; set aside. Cook chicken, peppers and garlic in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 5 to 6 min. or until chicken is done, stirring frequently. Add green beans; cook and stir 3 min. Add Neufchatel mixture; cook 2 min. or until heated through, stirring constantly.
• Drain pasta. Add to Neufchatel mixture along with the chickpeas; mix lightly. Top with feta.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from pot., In same pot, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add red pepper and onion; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add wine, sun-dried tomatoes and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes, stirring to loosen browned bits from pot., Add broth and artichoke hearts; return to a boil. Stir in spinach and chicken; cook just until spinach is wilted., Drain pasta; stir into chicken mixture. Stir in feta cheese. If desired, top servings with basil and Parmesan cheese.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN ROTINI BAKE

Steps:

• Combine soup,milk,pasta,basil and garlic in shallow 2 qt (2 L) baking dish.
• Spread evenly with vegetables. Top with chicken. Sprinkle with cheeses. Cover.
• Bake at 400ºF (200ºC) for 50 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Remove cover and broil until cheese is golden and bubbly - about 3 minutes. Stir pasta,sprinkle with additional chopped fresh basil and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat the oil and 2 tablespoons white wine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and saute about 4 to 6 minutes each side, until golden. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
• Saute garlic in pan drippings for 30 seconds, then add onion and saute for 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Lower heat, add 1/2 cup white wine and simmer for 10 minutes. Add thyme and basil and simmer for 5 more minutes.
• Return chicken to skillet and cover. Cook over low heat until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside. Add olives and parsley to the skillet and cook for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND ROTINI PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Drain pasta; place in large skillet. Add tomatoes; cook on medium heat 1 min., stirring occasionally.
• Add chicken, broth, artichokes, olives, cream and garlic; mix well. Cook 5 min. or until sauce is slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Add cheese and basil; stir. Cook 2 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

ROTINI PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse and set aside.
• While the pasta is cooking, cook the chicken breast tenders. Garlic salt, pepper and Mrs. Dash on both sides of the tenders and sautee them in olive oil until done on medium high heat (about 6 minute per side). Remove from pan and let cool.You can chop some of the veggies while the chicken is cooking. Once cool the chicken tenders can be shredded or chopped - your preference.
• Once all veggies are chopped, chicken is cooked, and pasta is cooked and drained, add all ingredients together except for the tomatoes, and toss with Italian dressing.
• Place in the refrigerator until salad is cool. Add the tomatoes before serving so they don't get smushy.
• Serve with a crusty garlic bread and Enjoy!
• "Cook" time is chill time.