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CALICO CHICKEN AND PENNE



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Make and share this Calico Chicken and Penne recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces uncooked dry penne pasta
1 tablespoon butter
8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, strips
1 small green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 small onion, sliced
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 lb thick sliced deli ham or 1/4 lb smoked turkey, cut into strips
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
6 roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in 12-inch skillet until sizzling; add chicken strips. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink (5 to 7 minutes). Add green pepper and onion. Cover; continue cooking until vegetables are crisply tender (5 to 7 minutes).
  • Add cooked pasta, whipping cream and ham. Cover; continue cooking until heated through (3 to 5 minutes). Stir in cheese, tomatoes, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 68.6, Sodium 554.9, Carbohydrate 35.8, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 2.5, Protein 17.5

CALICO CHICKEN AND POTATOES SKILLET



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Thanks to rotisserie chicken and refrigerated cooked potatoes, a 30-minute meal is manageable!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 slices bacon, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 bag (1 lb 4 oz) refrigerated cooked diced potatoes with onions
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 cups chopped deli rotisserie chicken (from 2- to 2 1/2-lb chicken)
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
2 medium green onions, chopped (2 tablespoons)

Steps:

  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Remove bacon with slotted spoon, reserving drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels.
  • Stir bell pepper, potatoes and seasoned salt into drippings. Cover; cook over medium heat 14 to 16 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are golden brown.
  • Stir in chicken. Cover; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until hot. Top with cheese, bacon and onions. Cover; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1000 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

ITALIAN CHICKEN AND PENNE



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Make and share this Italian Chicken and Penne recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Budgiegirl

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces penne pasta, uncooked
1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut in 1/2 pieces
1 small green pepper, julienned
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup mushroom, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 (8 ounce) can pizza sauce
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/3 cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to directions, drain.
  • Stir fry the chicken, pepper, onion and garlic in oil until no longer pink.
  • Add the pasta, mushrooms, tomatoes, sauce and seasoning; heat through.
  • Remove from heat and sprinkle with cheese; let stand until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.7, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 49.6, Sodium 121.6, Carbohydrate 36.7, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 2.4, Protein 20.3

ITALIAN CHICKEN AND PENNE



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This easy stir-fry combines the pasta with green pepper, mushrooms and tomatoes in an Italian-style sauce. I made up this recipe one evening, and it was a big hit with my family. -Janeen Longfellow, Wolcottville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 small green pepper, julienned
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 214mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREAMY CHICKEN PENNE PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



Creamy Chicken Penne Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: bacon, chicken breasts, salt, pepper, italian seasoning, paprika, garlic, spinach, small tomatoes, cream, shredded parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, penne pasta, Chopped fresh parsley

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 slices bacon
2 chicken breasts, sliced
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups spinach
4 small tomatoes, diced
1 ½ cups cream
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish
10 oz penne pasta, cooked until al dente
3 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a deep skillet, fry the bacon until crispy. Remove to a paper towel to drain, then chop.
  • In the same skillet, add the chicken and season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Cook until no longer pink inside.
  • Add the garlic and cook until softened.
  • Add spinach and tomatoes and cook until the spinach is wilted.
  • Add the cream, Parmesan, an red pepper flakes and bring to a boil.
  • Add the penne and bacon, and stir until fully coated in sauce.
  • Serve with parsley, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 725 calories, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 44 grams, Sugar 7 grams

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