Mediterranean Chicken With Penne Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN WITH PENNE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat; add salt, then the penne. When the water returns to a boil, stir occasionally to separate the penne. Reduce the heat to medium-high and cook for about 10 to 12 minutes, or according to package instructions, until the penne is al dente. While the pasta is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink on the outside. Reduce the heat to medium; stir in the eggplant, tomatoes, mushrooms, shallots, thyme, and pepper. Cover and cook for about 6 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender. Stir in the vinegar and capers. Taste and adjust the seasoning. When the penne is done, drain well. Return the pasta to the cooking pan. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil; toss. To serve, spoon penne into shallow pasta bowls. Top with the chicken-vegetable mixture.

EASY MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN PENNE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 12 x 8 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• In a large stove top pot over medium-high heat, cook diced onion in a couple of drizzles of olive oil until it's translucent and beginning to brown. Season with salt and black pepper to your taste then add the crushed red pepper flakes.
• To the pot add both jars of Alfredo sauce, 1/2 cup of milk, and cream cheese.
• Mix well, then simmer uncovered on low heat, stirring just until the cream cheese melts.
• To the pot add Parmesan cheese, basil pesto, sun dried tomatoes, chicken and 1 1/4 cups of shredded cheese. Mix well.
• Add the cooked penne pasta and the baby spinach. If you'd like the sauce a little thinner, add extra milk. [Tip: At this point, you could skip the oven and serve this dish as is....Stir all of the cheese into the mixture and simmer on the stove top until heated through. Then sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese just before serving. For a little crunch, top with toasted pine nuts.]
• Pour the mixture into the baking dish and sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella on top.
• Toss together crumbs and butter, sprinkle over cheese.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden and the edges are bubbly.
• Serve immediately.

GREEK PENNE AND CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large pot with boiling salted water cook penne pasta until al dente. Drain.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat melt butter, add onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add chopped chicken and continue cooking, stirring occasionally until golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium- low. Drain and chop artichoke hearts and add them, chopped tomato, feta cheese, fresh parsley, lemon juice, dried oregano, and drained penne pasta to the large skillet. Cook until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
• Season with salt and ground black pepper. Serve warm.

GREEK CHICKEN PENNE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the chicken, onion and garlic in oil over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in the artichokes, tomato, cheese, parsley, lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper; heat through. , Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture. Garnish with oregano if desired.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat the oil and 2 tablespoons white wine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and saute about 4 to 6 minutes each side, until golden. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
• Saute garlic in pan drippings for 30 seconds, then add onion and saute for 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Lower heat, add 1/2 cup white wine and simmer for 10 minutes. Add thyme and basil and simmer for 5 more minutes.
• Return chicken to skillet and cover. Cook over low heat until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside. Add olives and parsley to the skillet and cook for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from pot., In same pot, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add red pepper and onion; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add wine, sun-dried tomatoes and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes, stirring to loosen browned bits from pot., Add broth and artichoke hearts; return to a boil. Stir in spinach and chicken; cook just until spinach is wilted., Drain pasta; stir into chicken mixture. Stir in feta cheese. If desired, top servings with basil and Parmesan cheese.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN WITH PENNE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Salt & pepper chicken breasts; arrange on lightly greased rimmed baking sheet. Bake 20-25 minutes. Alternatively, grill chicken till done. 2. Prepare pasta in 6 quart saucepan according to package directions, adding 1 tbl. salt to cooking water. Cook until tender, drain well, cover & set aside. 3. Cook garlic in hot oil in saucepan 1 minute. Add tomatoes & bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. 4. Toss pasta with tomato mixture, basil & feta. Top with diagonally sliced chicken breasts.

MEDITERRANEAN PENNE CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large saute pan, heat an ample amount of vegetable oil over medium-high.
• Place the chicken medallions in the pan and saute on both sides until browned.
• Add the garlic, oregano and basil.
• When the garlic starts to brown, add the white wine and chicken stock. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper, spinach and feta cheese.
• Toss well while simmering for about 1 minute more.
• Add to the hot, cooked pasta (reheat first if necessary; toss well and serve.

MEDITERRANEAN PENNE

Steps:

• In a large pot, cook penne according to package directions.
• (I sometimes like to add vegetable boullion to the water during cooking to give the penne a little extra flavor); Drain and set aside.
• In a large wok style pan combine onions, peppers, garlic and Italian herbs with olive oil and sauteé until tender crisp, about 10 to 12 minutes.
• Mix in the kalamata olives and sundried tomatoes, cook another 2 minutes, or until heated through.
• Add the cooked penne, feta and freshly ground black pepper to the pan and toss gently to mix.
• Cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes, or until feta begins to melt.
• Top each serving with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.