Mediterranean Chicken Vegetable Rotini Recipes

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 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 AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In small bowl or measuring cup, mix marinade ingredients.
• In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, place chicken thighs. In another large resealable food-storage plastic bag, place potatoes, zucchini, bell pepper and onion. Pour half of the marinade over contents in each bag. Seal bags; turn to coat contents with marinade. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes but no longer than 6 hours, turning bags occasionally.
• Heat oven to 400°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Place chicken thighs, skin side up, on one side of pan and vegetables on other side of pan. Pour any remaining marinade over chicken and vegetables.
• Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender and juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (180°F), spooning juice in pan over chicken and vegetables halfway through bake time. Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese if desired.

LEMON-BASIL CHICKEN ROTINI

Steps:

• Cook rotini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink. Remove from pan., Add mushrooms and carrots to same skillet; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in broth, cream cheese and lemon juice; stir until cheese is melted., Drain rotini; add to vegetable mixture. Stir in chicken, peas, Parmesan cheese, basil, lemon zest, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes; heat through.

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.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN & VEGETABLES.

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large frying pan and fry onion and garlic for 1 minute, move to side of pan.
• Add chicken pieces and fry until golden brown. Stir in tomatoes and vegetables.
• Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes stirring occasionally. Stir in olives, and garnish with parsley. Serve with couscous, pasta, or rice.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F
• Spread the potatoes, zucchini, onion, pepper and tomatoes in a shallow roasting tin and scatter over the olives. Season with salt and coarsely ground black pepper.
• Slash the flesh of each chicken breast 3-4 times using a sharp knife, then lay the chicken on top of the vegetables.
• Mix the olive oil and pesto together until well blended and spoon evenly over the chicken.
• Cover the tin with foil and cook for 40 minutes.
• Remove the foil from the tin.
• Return to the oven and cook for a further 10 minutes until the vegetables are juicy and look tempting to eat and the chicken is cooked through (the juices should run clear when pierced with a skewer).

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200C/ Gas 6/fan oven 180C. Spread the potatoes, courgette, onion, pepper and tomatoes in a shallow roasting tin and scatter over the olives. Season with salt and coarsely ground black pepper.
• Slash the flesh of each chicken breast 3-4 times using a sharp knife, then lay the chicken on top of the vegetables.
• Mix the olive oil and pesto together until well blended and spoon evenly over the chicken. Cover the tin with foil and cook for 30 minutes.
• Remove the foil from the tin. Return to the oven and cook for a further 10 minutes until the vegetables are juicy and look tempting to eat and the chicken is cooked through (the juices should run clear when pierced with a skewer).

SLOW COOKER MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Combine turmeric, ginger, coriander, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper in a small cup. Rub mixture over chicken and let sit at least 30 minutes.
• Combine chickpeas, diced tomatoes, artichoke hearts, carrots, garlic, and cinnamon stick in the bottom of a 6- to 7-quart slow cooker.
• Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and brown, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to the slow cooker, bone-side-up. Add onion to the same skillet. Saute over medium-high heat until onions have taken on a yellow color from turmeric and are starting to brown on the edges, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker.
• Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for approximately 2 hours.
• Place green beans and bell pepper over chicken. Cover and cook approximately 3 hours more.
• Meanwhile, boil 3 cups of water in a saucepan. Add couscous and stir. Cover the pot and turn off the heat. Let sit until water is absorbed and couscous is tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Place hot couscous on each plate and top with chicken and vegetables. Spoon juices from the slow cooker over each serving.