Pasta With Chicken And Peppers Recipes

CHICKEN & PEPPERS WITH PASTA

Steps:

• Melt Fresh Buttery Taste Spread in 12-inch skillet until sizzling; stir in onion, peppers and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat, 2-3 minutes, until peppers are crisply tender. Remove vegetables from skillet with slotted spoon; set aside, reserving juices in pan.
• Add chicken strips, tarragon, salt and pepper to juices in pan. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 7-9 minutes, until chicken is lightly browned and no longer pink.
• Cook vermicelli according to package directions. Drain.
• Add vegetable mixture, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese and half & half to chicken mixture. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, 3-5 minutes, until cheese is melted. Add hot cooked vermicelli; toss gently to coat.

BOW TIE PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKEN AND ROASTED PEPPERS

Steps:

• 1. Position a rack about 6-inches from broiler and heat to high. Bring a medium-large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook, stirring often, until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain well and rinse under cold running water. Spread out on paper towel to absorb excess moisture.
• 2. Meanwhile, put the tomatoes in a small bowl and stir in 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside to macerate for 15 to 20 minutes.
• 3. Arrange the peppers on a broiling pan, cut side down and broil, until blistered and black in spots, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer peppers to a bowl, cover with a lid or plate and set aside to steam for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse or scrape off the skin; cut peppers into a dice.
• 4. Mix the remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar, mustard in a large bowl, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil until smooth. Add the tomatoes with accumulated juices, the roasted peppers, and parsley and toss lightly. Just before serving, add the chicken and pasta and toss gently until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.

RIGATONI WITH CHICKEN AND BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until golden, about 30 seconds. Add the onion, bell peppers and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook until softened, about 7 minutes.
• Add the chicken, basil, pasta and the reserved cooking water to the tomato sauce. Cook, stirring, until warmed through, about 4 minutes. Drizzle each serving with olive oil and top with basil and the cherry peppers.

SPAGHETTI WITH CHICKEN AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions; drain.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, bring broth, garlic, and red-pepper flakes to a simmer. Cook until garlic is tender, about 2 minutes.Transfer mixture to a large bowl, and stir in lime juice, ketchup, soy sauce, and sugar.
• Add pasta, chicken, bell pepper, cilantro, and salt to the bowl, and toss to combine with the sauce. Serve on a bed of shredded cabbage, if desired.

PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND PEPPER-CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook pasta to package directions. Drain and keep warm.
• Cut chicken into 1 inch pieces. In small mixing bowl combine 1 tablespoons flour, salt, and red, white and black pepper. Toss flour mixture with chicken to coat. Set aside.
• In large skillet over medium-high heat heat oil (add more oil as necessary during cooking.) Add red bell pepper, onion, jalapeno and garlic; cook and stir until tender. Remove veggies with slotted spoon to seperate bowl; set aside.
• Add chicken to skillet. Cook and stir about 5 minutes until chicken is tender and no longer pink. Remove chicken to bowl with veggies.
• Stir 2 tablespoons four into drippings in skillet. Add chicken broth, milk and worcestershire. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add monterey jack, stir until cheese melts. Stir 1 cup of the hot mixture into sour cream; return all of sour cream mixture to skillet. Stir in the chicken and veggies. Cook until heated through being carefully not to boil mixture.
• Arrange pasta on individual plates or a large serving platter. Spoon the chicken mixture over pasta.

PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding peppers and onions to the boiling water for the last 3 min.
• Meanwhile, cook and stir chicken in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 3 to 4 min. or until no longer pink. Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm. Add dressing and garlic to skillet; cook 5 min. or until garlic is tender, stirring frequently. Return chicken to skillet. Stir in broth. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 3 min. or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta mixture. Add to chicken mixture along with the basil; stir. Serve topped with cheese.

PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND PEPPER CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Over medium heat saute the chicken breasts in the oil until all the pink is gone.
• Remove the meat from the skillet.
• In the same skillet, add onion, red and jalapeno pepper and garlic.
• Cook until just tender.
• Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
• Add broth, milk and Worcestershire sauce.
• Cook and stir until bubbly.
• Stir in cheese and sour cream; then add the chicken to the sauce.
• Reheat-- BUT DO NOT LET BOIL.
• Serve over cooked spaghetti.

ONE-PAN CHICKEN,TOMATO AND PEPPER PASTA

Steps:

• Cook and stir chicken in hot oil in large skillet on medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until chicken is lightly browned.
• Add 3 cups water, chicken broth and lemon peel; mix well. Stir in pasta; cover. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 15 minutes or until pasta is tender.
• Stir in tomatoes and pepper strips; cook an additional 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are crisp-tender. Add cheese; toss lightly.

ONE-POT LEMON-PEPPER CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• In 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with lemon pepper, salt and black pepper. Cook chicken in oil 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink. Remove chicken to plate; cover and keep warm.
• Add garlic to Dutch oven; cook 30 to 60 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned. Add chicken broth and spaghetti; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium; simmer uncovered 13 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid is absorbed and pasta is al dente.
• Stir in 1/4 cup of the Parmesan, the butter, lemon juice, lemon peel and cooked chicken. Remove from heat. Gradually add spinach; stir just until starting to wilt. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with remaining 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese.

PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND ROASTED PEPPER CREAM SAUCE (LIGHTER)

Steps:

• Place peppers in food processor or blender; cover. Pulse until peppers are 1/8- to 1/4-inch in size.
• Cook sauce, peppers and chicken in large, nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through (do not boil). Add pasta; toss well.
• Serve with cheese and chopped fresh parsley.

CHEESY CHICKEN PEPPER PASTA

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and add chicken; saute until it begins to turn golden brown. Add red bell peppers and cook until they become limp; cover and simmer.
• In a medium saucepan over high heat, combine milk, butter, cheese and garlic; stir constantly for about 10 minutes to avoid burning. Sauce should now have a thickened sauce-like consistency; if not, add cornstarch in 1 teaspoon increments until desired consistency is reached.
• Meanwhile, 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.
• Once the sauce is complete, combine it with the chicken and peppers mixture; add garlic powder to taste.
• Pour sauce over hot pasta; serve.