Lemon Basil Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

LEMON BASIL CHICKEN

Steps:

• Prepare pasta per package directions.
• Begin by scrambling the eggs in one bowl and combining the Salt, black pepper, Italian Seasoning, flour, and grated parmesan in another bowl. Dredge each chicken cutlet in the egg mixture, then coat completely in the parmesan cheese mixture.Dredge each chicken cutlet in the egg mixture, then coat completely in the parmesan cheese mixture.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breast cutlets and sear for 2 minutes on each side. The chicken should release when it is ready to turn.
• Then place the lid on the skillet, reduce the heat to low and continue to cook for 3-6 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through to a internal temp of 165˚F. (Time will vary based on thickness of the chicken.) Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
• In the same skillet, add the butter and garlic and increase the heat to medium. Stir until the butter is melted.
• Add the chicken stock (or wine) and lemon juice and bring to a simmer. Simmer until it has reduced by about 1/3, then stir in the basil and pasta.
• Nestle the chicken into the pasta. Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot. Enjoy!

LEMON-BASIL CHICKEN-PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a 4-quart Dutch oven about half full of water. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt if desired. Cover with lid; heat over high heat until water is boiling rapidly. Add the pasta. Heat to boiling again. Boil uncovered 9 to 11 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender but not mushy. While water is heating and pasta is cooking, continue with recipe.
• Break off and discard the tough ends of the asparagus stalks where they snap easily; wash asparagus. Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces to measure 2 cups. Add asparagus to the pasta during the last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking.
• Peel and finely chop the garlic. Cut the chicken into 1/2-inch cubes to measure about 2 cups. Tear the basil leaves lengthwise into narrow strips.
• Place strainer or colander in the sink. Pour pasta and asparagus in the strainer to drain. Rinse with cold water; drain.
• In a large glass or plastic bowl, toss pasta, asparagus and chicken. Stir in garlic, basil, cheese, oil and lemon peel. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours or until chilled.

LEMON BASIL PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large pot 3/4 of the way with water and place over high heat. Add plenty of salt and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to cool down.
• Put the pasta in a large serving bowl and add the tomatoes, basil, lemon juice, olive oil and salt. Toss well and garnish with fresh basil leaves.

CHICKEN AND BASIL PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions, except omit any oil and use 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• Drain pasta.
• Rinse with cold water.
• Drain pasta again.
• Meanwhile, cut chicken into 1” pieces.
• Coat an unheated large skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
• Preheat over medium-high heat.
• Add the chicken and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
• Sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
• Remove chicken from heat.
• In a large mixing bowl, toss together cooked macaroni, chicken, tomatoes, zucchini or summer squash, and green onions.
• Sprinkle with basil.
• Toss to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate at last 2 hours or up to 6 hours.
• Toss salad before serving.

LEMON BASIL PASTA W/ CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Drain and return pasta to pan.
• In a small bowl, combine butter, lemon juice, basil, garlic, and pepper.
• Add chicken and mix with the pasta.
• Sprinkle cheese over the pasta and serve.
• Yield 4 servings.

LEMON-BASIL PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon peel, salt and pepper. Drain pasta; add to skillet. Add basil; toss to coat. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until basil is wilted. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.