Pasta With Creamy Chicken Broccoli Carrots Recipes

CREAMY BROCCOLI CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Heat a large pan over high heat.
• Drizzle a few teaspoons of olive oil over the chicken then season with salt and pepper.
• Brown the chicken in the pan for a few minutes until the chicken is opaque white and starting to turn golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
• Add the butter and garlic to the pan and allow to cook for 30 seconds.
• Pour in the cream and add the thyme and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer then add the chicken and broccoli to the pan. Partially cover and Allow to simmer for 5-7 minutes until the chicken and broccoli are cooked.
• Add the Parmesan and stir into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
• Toss in the pasta and add some of the reserved cooking water if necessary. You want the pasta to be well-coated in the cream sauce. Serve immediately.

CREAMY BOW-TIE PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, adding broccoli to the cooking water for the last 3 min. of the pasta cooking time. Meanwhile, heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken and garlic; cook 5 min. Turn chicken over; continue cooking 4 to 5 min. or until chicken is cooked through (170 degrees F).
• Drain pasta mixture in colander; return to pan and set aside. Add pasta sauce and cream cheese to chicken in skillet; cook on medium-low heat 2 to 3 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted, mixture is well blended and chicken is coated with sauce, stirring occasionally. Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm. Add sauce mixture to pasta mixture; mix well. Transfer to six serving bowls.
• Cut chicken crosswise into thick slices; fan out chicken over pasta mixture in each bowl. Sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese.

PASTA WITH CREAMY CHICKEN, BROCCOLI, & CARROTS

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli to pasta cooking water during last 2 minutes; drain. Meanwhile, in large skillet over medium heat, melt butter; add chicken and onion.
• Cook 4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
• In medium bowl, whisk together soup, milk, water and cream cheese until smooth; add to chicken mixture along with carrots. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low.
• Simmer until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan cheese.
• Toss hot pasta and broccoli with sauce.
• Makes 9 servings (1 cup each).

CREAMY PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute asparagus and carrots in oil until crisp-tender. Add tomatoes and garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the cheese, cream and pepper. Drain pasta; toss with asparagus mixture.

CREAMY PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Dice raw chicken into bite-size pieces, small enough for baby to manage.
• Clean cutting board thoroughly, dice mushrooms, broccoli and tomato to same size chunks.
• In large saucepan, cook chicken with mushrooms and spices over medium heat, until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
• Add broccoli and tomatoes, cover and reduce heat to low until broccoli is tender.
• Add chicken broth, allow to simmer while you mix milk, flour, parmesan and grated cheese in small bowl.
• Add mixture to saucepan, stir continuously until grated cheese has melted and blended well into sauce.
• Add cooked and drained pasta, toss and serve.
• For adults, extra salt or pepper may be added. For babies, portions may be mashed or eaten as is, depending on your child's capabilities or preferences.

CHICKEN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO WITH BROCCOLI AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Prepare Alfredo sauce as follows: 1) Melt butter in a medium, non-stick saucepan over medium heat. 2) Add cream cheese and garlic powder, stirring with wire whisk until smooth. 3) Add milk, a little at a time, whisking to smooth out any lumps. 4) Stir in Parmesan cheese and pepper. 5) Remove from heat when sauce reaches desired consistency. 6) Sauce will thicken rapidly, so thin with milk if cooked too long.
• In a saucepan, cook broccoli florets, carrots, and red bell pepper in boiling water until tender, about 3-5 minutes. Drain.
• Grill chicken breasts in a lightly oiled skillet and season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and slice into bite sized pieces. Keep warm.
• Boil pasta in water until pasta is tender, but still al dente. Do not overcook!
• Remove pasta and drain thoroughly.
• Toss hot pasta together with sauce, broccoli, carrots, bell peppers and chicken and serve piping hot. I like mines with a little extra Parmigiano sprinkled on top.
• Bon Appetit!

CREAMY CHICKEN & PASTA

Steps:

• Cook penne in boiling salted water for 12 minutes.
• Add carrots, broccoli and zucchini for last 4 minutes of cooking pasta time.
• Add peas during the last minute.
• Drain; transfer to a large serving bowl.
• Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with 1/4 t salt and 1/8 t of the black pepper.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Cook 8 minutes or until cooked through.
• Add cream, cheese, the remaining 1/4 t salt and 1/8 t pepper and nutmeg to skillet.
• Boil for 2 minutes, until thick.
• Toss with pasta and vegetables.