Chicken Herb Penne Recipes

CHICKEN HERB PENNE

Steps:

• 1. Brush Olive Oil over washed Chicken Tenders.
• 2. Mix Dried Oregano, Black Pepper, Cloves Garlic, Rosemary, Dried Basil, and Dried Parsley in a bowl.
• 3. Sprinkle brushed chicken with herb mixture.
• 4. Grill Chicken ( I used the Gorge Foreman Grill)
• 5. Boil Penne Pasta for about 8-10 min.
• 6. Place Tomatoes and remainder oil and herbs in skillet sauté for about 8-10 min.
• 7. Add Cooked Penne Pasta and Grilled Chicken stir for about 8 min.
• 8. Sprinkle with Mozzarella Cheese if you like. May also add: 6 - Portobello Mushrooms 4 - Green Onions 3 - Cups broccoli Flowerets 1/2 - Green Bell Pepper 1/2 - Red Bell Pepper

ITALIAN HERB CHICKEN PENNE

Steps:

• Mix the chicken in a bowl with the oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
• Sauté in the olive oil over medium-high heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
• Melt the butter in the same pan and sauté the shallot until translucent, then add the mushrooms and sauté for a few minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and add the tomatoes, sugar, and penne, stirring well.
• Cook the mixture down for a few minutes, then add the mozzarella and 1 tablespoon of the parmesan and stir.
• Correct the seasoning (salt and pepper) to taste, and serve topped with remaining parmesan.

PENNE WITH CHICKEN AND FRESH HERB SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a saucepan of water to a boil.
• Add fresh herbs and garlic to water, and cook for a few seconds, until herbs turn brighter green. Remove and drain.
• Place herbs and garlic in a blender or food processor with ricotta, broth, salt, and peppers.
• Blend until smooth.
• Heat grill.
• Cook penne according to package directions.
• Drain pasta, and place in serving platter.
• While chicken and pasta cook, transfer sauce to a saucepan, heat over medium low heat until chicken and pasta are ready.
• Season chicken with season salt and pepper. Coat with cooking spray if necessary.
• Grill over medium fire, turning once, 8-10 minutes or until chicken is just cooked through.
• Remove chicken to cutting board, and let rest until until sauce and pasta are done.
• Slice chicken.
• Arrange pasta and chicken on a serving platter.
• Spoon warmed sauce over pasta and chicken.
• If using, garnish with fresh basil sprigs, and sprinkle paprika over the finished dish.

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.