Creamy Chicken And Fusilli Recipes

CREAMY FUSILLI WITH MUSHROOMS AND CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook fusilli according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and saute 3 to 5 minutes, until mushrooms soften. Add chicken and thyme and cook 1 minute. Add sherry and cook 1 minute. Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Whisk together flour and milk and add to chicken mixture. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes, until sauce thickens.
• Remove from heat, add cheese and stir until cheese melts. Add fusilli and toss to combine. Fold in black olives. Serve green beans on the side.

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 FUSILLI WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. Cook fusilli according to package directions.
• 2. Meanwhile melt 1 Tbsp. butter and add chicken until lightly browned. Add red pepper seasoning if desired. Transfer chicken to bowl and set aside.
• 3. Add remaining butter and mushrooms. Stir to coat, and then cover pan and cook, stirring occasionally until mushrooms are well browned about 5 minutes. Transfer mushrooms to bowl with chicken.
• 4. To pan add milk and broth. In a small bowl, mix flour with 3 Tbsp. water until completely smooth; add to milk mixture, stirring constantly. Continue to stir constantly over high heat until sauce boils and thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer 1 more minute. Stir in cheese until melted.
• 5. Return fusilli to cooking pan. Add chicken, mushrooms, cheese sauce and olives. Mix. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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.

CHICKEN, BROCCOLI AND FUSILLI IN GARLIC CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook broccoli in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer broccoli to large bowl. Add fusilli to same pot and cook until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain pasta.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add garlic and chicken and saut$amp;eacute; until chicken is just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer chicken to bowl with broccoli. Add wine, broth and cream to skillet and boil until sauce thickens slightly, about 8 minutes. Add pasta, broccoli, chicken and cheese to sauce and toss until mixture is heated through and coated evenly with sauce.

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.