Chicken Pasta Toss Recipes

CHEESY CHICKEN PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Cook the spaghetti according to package directions.
• Meanwhile in a large skillet, saute garlic in butter.
• Add chicken, onions and seasonings; cook uncovered for 5-8 minutes or until juices run clearn in chicken.
• Stir in cream and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for 4-5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
• Drain spaghetti and toss with chicken mixture.
• Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and parsley.

CHICKEN PICCATA PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Heat a deep nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
• Add a tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil and the chicken to the pan.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper.
• Brown chicken until lightly golden all over, about 5 to 6 minutes.
• Remove chicken from pan and return the skillet to the heat.
• Reduce heat to medium.
• Add another tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter, the garlic and shallots to the skillet.
• Saute garlic and shallots 3 minutes.
• Add flour and cook 2 minutes.
• Whisk in wine and reduce liquid 1 minute.
• Whisk lemon juice and broth into sauce.
• Stir in capers and parsley.
• When the liquid comes to a bubble, add remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter to the sauce to give it a little shine.
• Add chicken back to the pan and heat through, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Toss hot pasta with chicken and sauce and serve.
• Adjust salt and pepper, to your taste.
• Top with fresh snipped chives.

LEMON CHICKEN SPAGHETTI TOSS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onions& garlic in butter& oil until tender.
• Stir in the chicken, lemon juice, parsley, seasoned salt& lemon-pepper.
• Saute for 15-20 min or until chicken juices run clear.
• Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain.
• Add to chicken mixture& toss.

CHICKEN PARMESAN PENNE PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Fill a large pasta pot with water and place it over high heat.
• Once the water comes up to a boil, salt it and drop in the pasta.
• Cook the pasta to al dente according to package directions.
• Before draining the pasta, reserve a mugful of starchy cooking water, then drain and reserve.
• While the water is coming up to a boil, place a large skillet over high heat with 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
• Season the chicken pieces with the poultry seasoning, salt and pepper then add it to the preheated skillet.
• Cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, 3-4 minutes per side.
• Once the chicken is brown, add the garlic and onions to the pan, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes and cover the pan with a lid.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes burst open and begin to release their juices, about 5 minutes (if they haven't started to burst open by that time, mash them lightly with a potato masher or wooden spoon). Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
• Add the drained pasta and reserved starchy cooking water (about 1 cup) to the skillet with the chicken and tomatoes, and toss over the heat until combined, about 1 minute.
• Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the basil, arugula or spinach, and cheese.

CHICKEN PICCATA PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Heat a deep nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add a tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil and the chicken to the pan. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Brown chicken until lightly golden all over, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and return the skillet to the heat. Reduce heat to medium. Add another tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter, the garlic and shallots to the skillet. Saute garlic and shallots 3 minutes. Add flour and cook 2 minutes. Whisk in wine and reduce liquid 1 minute. Whisk lemon juice and broth into sauce. Stir in capers and parsley. When the liquid comes to a bubble, add remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter to the sauce to give it a little shine. Add chicken back to the pan and heat through, 1 to 2 minutes. Toss hot pasta with chicken and sauce and serve. Adjust salt and pepper, to your taste. Top with fresh snipped chives.

ITALIAN CHICKEN PASTA TOSS (PAMPERED CHEF) RECIPE - (3.9/5)

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions in (4-qt./3.8-L) Casserole; drain and keep warm. Meanwhile, dice tomatoes using Santoku Knife and chop onion with Food Chopper. Slice zucchini into 1/2-inch-thick (1-cm) pieces with Crinkle Cutter. Cut bell pepper into thin strips and chicken crosswise into 1/2-in. (1-cm) strips using Utility Knife. Heat oil in (12-in./30-cm) Skillet over medium-high heat 1-3 minutes or until shimmering. Press garlic into Skillet using Garlic Press. Add chicken. Cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Add onion, zucchini, bell pepper, peas, seasoning mix and salt; cook 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook 1-2 minutes, stirring gently until heated through. Remove Skillet from heat and stir in pasta. Serve with Parmesan cheese, if desired. Yield: 6 servings Nutrients per serving: Calories 190, Total Fat 2.5 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 14 g, Sodium 430 mg, Fiber 3 g

SIMPLE PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed.
• While pasta is cooking, in a large pot, heat olive oil and saute chicken, garlic, salt, garlic powder, basil, and oregano until chicken is cooked.
• Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for two minutes.
• Remove from heat and toss with pasta.
• Serve with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS LEMON CHICKEN PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Return pasta to hot saucepan; cover and keep warm.
• Meanwhile, in a bowl toss together chicken and flour until chicken is lightly coated. In a large skillet cook and stir chicken in 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove chicken from pan; set aside.
• Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining oil to skillet. Add shallot and garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute or until tender. Carefully stir in broth, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cook, uncovered, for 2 to 3 minutes or until reduced to about 2/3 cup. Stir in chicken, capers, and parsley; heat through.
• Toss pasta with chicken mixture. If desired, serve with Parmesan cheese. Makes 4 servings.
• Lemon Shrimp Pasta Toss: Prepare as directed except substitute 12 ounces peeled, deveined shrimp for chicken. Cook and stir in skillet for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are opaque.

ITALIAN CHICKEN PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• In a large pot with boiling salted water cook pasta until al dente; Drain.
• In a large saucepan heat the Italian dressing and olive oil together over medium heat.
• Add drained spaghetti; toss well to coat.
• Add chopped tomatoes, cooked chicken, and grated Parmesan cheese and toss lightly.
• Serve warm.