Ricks Grilled Chicken Penne Pasta Recipes

SPINACH AND GRILLED CHICKEN PENNE

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Spread butter, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 tablespoon pepper, and garlic powder over chicken breasts on a plate or cutting board.
• Grill the chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Pour penne into a colander to drain.
• Place the penne, chicken breasts, spinach, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes in the pot. Cook and stir over low heat until the spinach is wilted but still green, about 7 minutes. Season with the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
• Mix pasta into spinach-chicken mixture; toss well.

BLACKENED CHICKEN WITH PENNE PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta, drain.
• Place back into pot with tomatoes, peas and pine nuts.
• Place cut up chicken in bowl.
• Sprinkle with 2 TB Cajun seasoning over chicken (mix through chicken).
• Heat margaine in nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot, add chicken and cook until no longer pink.
• Combine whipping cream and remaining Cajun seasoning.
• Pour over chicken and continue cooking (low heat) until warmed through.
• Pour chicken and sauce over pasta and vegetables, cook until completely warmed through.

PENNE GORGONZOLA WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in oil on all sides. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan., Add cream and broth; cook until sauce is slightly thickened and chicken is no longer pink. Stir in the Gorgonzola cheese, sage, salt and pepper; cook just until cheese is melted., Drain pasta; toss with sauce. Sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and parsley.

GARLIC PENNE PASTA WITH GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast in 1 tbsp olive oil for 5-7 min or until almost done add ½ cup green pepper and ½ cup sweet onion. Cook until tender.
• Cook 1 lb penne pasta.
• Add chicken, green peppers and onions too Penni pasta.
• Cook 1 stick of butter or margarine until melted, add 2 handfuls of flour to make a paste, cook approx 3-5 minute Add 2 cloves of garlic, minced; cook 3-5 min more. Add 2 cups of milk and bring to boil, stirring constantly. Cook until is consistency of a sauce for pasta, approx 10-15 min stirring frequently (I use a wire whisk).
• Add pasta and chicken to sauce, add lemon zest, salt and pepper and a pinch of nutmeg.
• Bake in a 375°F oven for 15 minute add ½ cup of Parmesan cheese and bake another 10-15 min covered.
• I add grated cheese sometimes at the end of baking for a more cheesy taste.