Mini Fusilli With Creamy Chicken And Spinach Recipes

MINI FUSILLI WITH CREAMY CHICKEN AND SPINACH

Steps:

• Sauté the onion in olive oil for 3 minutes on medium heat then increase to medium-high and add the chicken pieces. Season.
• When chicken is cooked (or warmed through if using leftover) add spinach and cream. Simmer 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and toss with sauce.
• Stir in cheese before serving.

CHICKEN FUSILLI WITH SPINACH AND ASIAGO CHEESE

Steps:

• Prepare the fusilli according to the package directions in a 6-quart saucepot. Add the spinach during the last minute of the cooking time. Drain the fusilli mixture well in a colander, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.
• Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until well browned, stirring occasionally.
• Add the garlic to the skillet and cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes, soup, 1/2 cup cooking liquid and red pepper and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally. Stir in the fusilli mixture and cook until the mixture is hot and bubbling. Stir in the remaining cooking liquid as needed until desired consistency. Sprinkle with the cheese.

CREAMY CHICKEN FUSILLI

Steps:

• Set oven to 350°F.
• Grease a medium size casserole dish.
• Cook the pasta in boiling water until just al dente; drain and set aside.
• In a skillet heat butter over medium heat.
• Add in chicken, onion and garlic; cook for about 4 minutes or until the chicken is lightly browned.
• Add in red bell pepper and peas; cook stirring occasionally or until veggies are just crisp-tender.
• Mix in cream cheese, broth, wine, basil, seasoned salt and pepper; cook stirring until the cream cheese has melted.
• Toss in the cooked pasta.
• Transfer to baking dish.
• Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until hot and bubble.
• Sprinkle with grated cheese and return to oven to melted.

CREAMY CHICKEN AND FUSILLI

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Melt butter in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken, onion and garlic 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is light brown. Stir in bell pepper and peas. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Mix cream cheese, broth, wine, basil, salt and pepper. Stir into chicken mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until cream cheese is melted. Toss with pasta.