Zucchini And Tomato Pasta With Chicken Recipes

SAUTEED CHICKEN, ZUCCHINI, ARTICHOKES AND TOMATOES OVER PASTA

Steps:

• In large skillet, heat one TBSP of olive oil over medium-high heat till pan is HOT.
• Add chicken. While it's searing, sprinkle the chicken with oregano, salt and pepper.
• When chicken is browned on all sides, remove it from the pan and add another TBSP of olive oil. When oil is heated, saute the zucchini until soft and lightly browned. Remove from pan.
• Add another tablespoon of olive oil and add the garlic. When the garlic becomes fragrant, deglaze the pan with the white wine. Let this reduce by half.
• Add the chicken back into the pan. Cook until chicken is almost completely cooked, then add the zucchini and artichokes and tomatoes. Heat through.
• Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and one tablespoon of lemon juice. Serve over spaghetti with plenty of parmesan cheese.

ZUCCHINI AND TOMATO PASTA WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat large saute pan. Add 1 tbsp. olive oil and turn to coat bottom of pan. Add zucchini and saute for 10 mins. Add tomatoes and garlic and saute for an additional 10 minutes or until garlic and zucchini are translucent. Add in onion powder, basil, salt, red pepper flakes, grated cheese (this will melt into the sauce), chicken stock concentrate and water. Still to dissolve and heat an additional 10 mins. Pour contents into a bowl.
• Using the same saute pan (no need to rinse), heat the remaining 1 tbsp. of olive oil. Salt and pepper the chicken pieces and saute in the olive oil until done and the juices run clear (about 8 minutes). Add to zucchini mixture.
• In a seperate stock pot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
• Empty pasta into a large serving dish. Pour zucchini mixture on top of pasta. Sprinkle with additional grated cheese if desired.

ZUCCHINI-TOMATO PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt butter with oil over medium heat. Add onions, cook and stir until tender, 5-7 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, zucchini, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until zucchini is tender and sauce reaches desired consistency, 50-60 minutes. Serve with pasta.