Cheesy Chicken Pepper Pasta Recipes

EASY CREAMY CHICKEN PASTA WITH BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a large pot, boil water for pasta. Salt lightly and add rotini. Cook according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
• While pasta cooks, grease a large pan with cooking spray or a drizzle of olive oil, and over medium heat, cook chicken and peppers together until chicken is cooked through and peppers are tender. If you prefer crunchier peppers, add them to your chicken after 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer chicken and veggies to a bowl and set aside.
• In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat and add the half and half. Bring to a low simmer and allow to cook until it has reduced down and thickened just slightly, about 5 to 8 min. Remove from heat and add Parmesan, chives or green onions, oregano, basil, and salt.
• Add chicken back to the pan with the sauce, pour in the drained noodles, stir and serve. Top with more Parmesan if desired.

CHEESY CHICKEN AND PEPPER PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 2 min.
• Meanwhile, heat dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken, peppers, onions and garlic; cook 8 to 10 min. or until chicken is done, stirring frequently.
• Drain pasta mixture; return to saucepan. Add chicken mixture; mix lightly. Spoon half into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with half the mozzarella. Repeat layers; sprinkle with Parmesan.
• Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

CHEESY CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 5 minutes. Add cauliflower florets and cook until the pasta and florets are tender, about 4 minutes more. Drain, rinse and return to the pot.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add wine and cook until reduced slightly, about 1 minute. Whisk milk, flour, salt and pepper together in a medium bowl and add to the pan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Cook, stirring, until thickened, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low and stir in cheese until smooth. Stir chicken (or turkey) and mustard into the cheese sauce; cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
• Stir the sauce into the drained pasta and cauliflower. Serve sprinkled with chives (or scallion greens).

CHEESY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Heat olive oil on medium heat in a large pot. Add chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, and allow the chicken to brown on one side.
• Flip chicken, then add onions and garlic as the second side browns.
• Once the chicken has browned on both sides, add chicken broth, water, and pasta to the pot.
• Stir all ingredients, cover the pot with a lid, and bring to a boil. When it begins to boil, uncover and stir. Bring the heat to low, stir, then cover and let simmer for 20 minutes.
• After 20 minutes has passed, uncover and add in the broccoli. Stir continually as the broccoli steams until the rest of the liquid evaporates.
• Add milk and cheddar cheese and stir until the cheese melts and you have a smooth cheese sauce.
• Add salt and pepper (to taste), cayenne, and nutmeg. Stir once more, then you're ready to serve.
• Enjoy!

ONE PAN CHEESY CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium heat add 2 TBS olive oil.
• Add the onion and saute for a few minutes until transparent, stirring occasionally.
• Add the red pepper and saute for a minute or two, stirring 1 or 2 times.
• Add the minced garlic and saute until lightly golden.
• Add the chicken pieces and brown. Turning to brown on each side but don't cook the chicken thoroughly (that will happen while cooking the penne).
• Add the chicken broth and then the penne noodles.
• Add all the spices and stir in.
• Bring to a boil and cook until penne is al dente (follow the instructions on the packaging). Stirring occasionally, put the lid on if necessary to not let it dry out.
• Once the penne is al dente, lower the temperature and then add the Greek yogurt and cream cheese. Stir until all is mixed in and it makes a creamy sauce.
• Finally add 1 cup of the Sargento Chef Blend shreeded 6 Cheese Italian, stir in and let melt.
• Serve warm sprinkling the remaining 1/4 cup of 6 Cheese Italian on top of your individual plates.

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.

BAKED CHEESY VEGGIE CHICKEN PASTA

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 and reserve.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil and saute chicken for 8 to 10 minutes. Add green, red and yellow bell peppers, and continue cooking for another 5 minutes. Stir in soy sauce, wine, and lemon juice. Cover skillet, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 370 degrees F (180 degrees C).
• Beat the eggs in a large bowl with the creme fraiche. Season with paprika, oregano, coriander, nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix in Cheddar cheese, Emmentaler cheese, and blue cheese. Transfer mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top, and pour in enough milk to make mixture moist.
• Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown; serve.

CHEESY CHICKEN PASTA | ASDA GOOD LIVING

Steps:

• Add the pasta to a large pan of boiling water, bring to the boil, stir once and cook uncovered for 10-12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan, add the onion and peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
• Add the chicken and sweetcorn and cook for 4-5 minutes until heated through. Add the soft cheese and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Drain the pasta, reserving 2 tbsp of the cooking water. Return to the pan with the reserved water. Add the chicken mixture and toss to mix. Season with black pepper and serve topped with basil leaves.

WHITE CHEDDAR CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine dry mustard, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.
• Slice chicken breasts into thin strips or cut into 1-inch cubes. Sprinkle with seasoning mixture.
• In a large skillet, heat olive oil, and cook chicken for a few minutes or until cooked and browned. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate. Set aside.
• Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add salt and rotini. Cook according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
• Melt butter in the same skillet in which you cooked chicken. When melted, add all-purpose flour and mix it together. Then, add dry white wine, minced garlic, diced onions, and Dijon mustard. Mix to combine. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until onions soften. Then, slowly pour milk in a few additions. Stir after each addition. Cook on low for 4-6 minutes or until thickened. Then, add shredded white cheddar cheese. Mix and cook until melted. Finally, add cooked chicken and pasta. Mix until completely covered with creamy and cheesy sauce. Serve immediately. Sprinkle with fresh thyme, crushed red pepper flakes, or smoked paprika.

CHEESY CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Cook shells al dente according to package directions.
• Cook onion and red bell pepper in butter until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in salt and chili powder.
• In a large bowl combine soup, onion mixture, milk and 2 cups cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese. Mix well. Stir in chicken, pasta and green chiles.
• Spread into a 9x13 casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.
• Bake 30-35 minutes or until hot and bubbly.