Penne With Chicken Prosciutto Artichoke And Sun Dried Tomatoes Recipes

PENNE CHICKEN WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. , In a large bowl, combine the Alfredo sauce, chicken, tomatoes, mushrooms, green onions and pepper. Drain pasta; stir into chicken mixture. Spoon into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. , Cover and bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-8 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Freeze Option: Before baking, cover and freeze casserole for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until bubbly.

PENNE WITH CHICKEN, PROSCIUTTO, ARTICHOKE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Soak the sun-dried tomatoes in hot water for 30 minutes (while cooking sauce).
• Drain, and slice into thin strips.
• Prepare sauce by melting butter in a large saucepan over medium/low heat. Add garlic and cook slowly until it just starts to brown. Add the prosciutto & shrimp and turn heat to high. Saute till meat is crisp and shrimp are browned. Spoon out shrimp; and add the Marsala and cook until sauce reduces by half. Add ingredients up to (including) cayenne pepper. Whisk until smooth, simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
• Add the cooked shrimp, chicken, artichokes and sun dried tomatoes to the sauce. Stir to combine.
• Preheat oven to 500º. Pour into a 9 x 13 dish (or other very large shallow dish). Sprinkle with remaining cheese and paprika. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until top is lightly browned.

10-MINUTE SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA

Steps:

• Begin cooking the pasta. Fill a medium saucepan with plenty of water and season the water well with kosher salt. Bring the water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook according to package instructions, till al dente. Make sure to reserve some of the pasta cooking water before you drain the pasta.
• While the pasta is cooking, work on the sauce. Heat 2 tablespoons of good extra virgin olive oil in a large deep pan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the shallots, garlic, and a good pinch of salt and cook, tossing regularly for about a minute. Add the chopped sundried tomatoes and cook for another minute or so, tossing until the dried tomato bits have softened a little. Add the milk and a little bit of the pasta cooking water (about ¼ cup) and cook for another minute or two until warmed through. Stir in the oregano and red pepper flakes.
• Turn the heat off. Add in the pasta and Parmesan cheese, mix well to make sure the pasta is well-coated (if needed, add a bit more of the pasta cooking water). Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
• Finish with the torn basil and serve immediately!

PENNE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Put the sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl, add 1/2-cup boiling water and set the bowl aside for the tomatoes to reconstitute. Fill a large pot with water, and bring it to a boil.
• Combine the chicken and wine in a shallow baking dish. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning on top. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the meat is no longer pink and the juices run clear. Remove and shred the chicken, reserving the cooking juices.
• Drain the sun-dried tomatoes, and slice them thin.
• Pour the reserved cooking juices from the chicken into a saute pan. Add the shallot, mushrooms, peas and tomatoes. Saute over low heat for a few minutes, until the liquid has been absorbed and the vegetables are wilted. Remove the pan from the heat and cover it to keep the vegetables warm.
• Add the penne to the boiling water in the large pot, and cook over high heat to desired doneness, 8 to 12 minutes.
• While the pasta is cooking, make the sauce. Preheat a small heavy saucepan for about 1 minute over medium heat; then spray it twice with the vegetable oil. Toss in the garlic and flour; then, whisk in the evaporated milk. Add the nutmeg and red pepper flakes. Whisking constantly, bring the mixture to a boil, and continue cooking for about 5 minutes, until thickened. Reduce the heat to the lowest setting, and stir in basil.
• Drain the cooked pasta, and transfer to a warm serving bowl. Add the chicken, vegetables and sauce. Season with salt, if desired, and toss. Garnish with olive slices.

CHICKEN WITH ARTICHOKES AND SUNDRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil for 1 minute. Add chicken; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir chicken broth, artichoke hearts with juice, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, salt, oregano, basil, and black pepper into chicken mixture; cover skillet and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 10 more minutes.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and transfer pasta to a platter; spoon chicken mixture over pasta. Sprinkle with feta cheese.

PENNE WITH PROSCIUTTO, SUN DRIED TOMATOES & CREAM

Steps:

• Cook onions until soft.
• Add proscuitto and cook until begins to brown.
• Add tomatoes and cream and cook until reduced by about half.
• Check seasonings.
• Prosciutto can be very salty.
• Serve over cooked pasta and top with grated cheese.
• Very easy and quick!

PENNE WITH CHICKEN, PESTO AND ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• marinade chicken breasts in favorite marinade. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil on medium high heat in a medium skillet. Add chicken breasts, brown 5 mins per side. Place chicken on a baking sheet, cook 30 minutes at 350 degrees, or until internal temp is 165. While chicken is cooking, cook penne according to instructions on the box. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 5-8 minutes, or until onion is tender. Add whole can of tomatoes, including the juice, and the artichoke hearts. Simmer for 8 minutes, until the sauce thickens then add the sun dried tomato pesto and cook for 1-2 minutes longer. Add in freshly cooked pasta add pinch of salt and pepper. Remove chicken from oven, slice into one inch cubes and add to pasta then add 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, stir and serve. Use extra 1/4 cup cheese to sprinkle on top when serving.

ITALIAN CHICKEN AND PENNE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a nonstick wok, stir-fry the chicken, pepper, onion and garlic in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Add the pasta, mushrooms, tomatoes, sauce and seasoning; heat through. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese; let stand until melted.

BAKED PENNE WITH CHICKEN AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400. Butter two shallow 2-quart baking dishes. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta 3 minutes short of al dente; drain pasta, and return to pot.
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until opaque throughout, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Halve each piece lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise.
• In a 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy pot, melt butter over medium. Add flour and garlic; cook, whisking, 1 minute. While whisking, gradually add milk; bring to a simmer, whisking frequently. Add mushrooms and tomatoes; cook 1 minute. Off heat, gradually stir in provolone and 1/2 cup Parmesan.
• Add chicken and pasta to pot; season with salt and pepper. Divide pasta mixture between baking dishes; sprinkle each with 1/4 cup Parmesan.
• Bake, uncovered, until top is golden and bubbling, about 25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

BAKED CHICKEN AND ARTICHOKE PENNE WITH SUNDRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a large pot, cook pasta in salted, boiling water before al dente, according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking process. While pasta cooks, combine artichokes in water, garlic, and Parmesan. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Add artichoke mixture, cooked chicken, and sliced sun-dried tomatoes to pasta, stirring to coat evenly. Place pasta mixture in well-greased baking pan(s). Top with mozzarella cheese. Bake at 400F about 30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
• To freeze, follow directions above but do not bake. Cover tightly with foil, label and freeze. When ready to serve, preheat oven to 400°F Bake, covered, until the center is hot, about 1 hour. Remove foil; bake until cheese is golden, approximately 10-15 minutes more.

TOMATO CHICKEN PENNE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Stir in wine or broth; cook for 1 minute. Drain pasta and add to the skillet. Add the remaining ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through and slightly thickened.