Best Cheesy Chicken With Kale Pasta Recipes

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SHEET-PAN PASTA BAKE WITH CHICKEN AND KALE



Sheet-Pan Pasta Bake with Chicken and Kale image

Quicker, easier, and with more crispy topping per bite than your standard pasta casserole.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Chicken     Quick & Easy     Kale     Tomato     Mozzarella     Pasta     30 Days of Groceries     Cheese     Dinner     Sheet-Pan Dinner

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 ounces short pasta, such as gemelli or penne
Kosher salt
1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1 cup grated Parmesan (about 3 ounces), divided
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 bunch curly kale, ribs and stems removed, torn into bite-sized pieces
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup sour cream or crème fraîche
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 cups shredded cooked chicken (from 1 [2 1/2-pound] rotisserie chicken)
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella (about 6 ounces), divided

Steps:

  • Arrange a rack in top of oven; preheat to 450°F. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, mix panko, 1/4 cup Parmesan, 2 Tbsp. oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a medium bowl.
  • Toss kale and tomatoes with 1/2 tsp. salt and remaining 2 Tbsp. oil on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid. Return pasta to pot. Add sour cream, mustard, 1 tsp. salt, 1/4 cup pasta cooking liquid, and remaining 3/4 cup Parmesan and 1/2 tsp. pepper; stir until smooth. Stir in chicken and 1 cup mozzarella, adding more pasta cooking liquid if needed, until evenly coated. Transfer to sheet with kale and tomatoes and toss to combine. Top with panko mixture and remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella.
  • Roast pasta mixture until cheese is melted and top is lightly browned, 5-7 minutes.

CHEESY CHICKEN PASTA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 32m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces whole-wheat penne
2 cups 1/2-inch cauliflower florets
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 cups low-fat milk
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
3 cups shredded cooked chicken or turkey (12 ounces; see Tip)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or scallion greens

Steps:

  • This ooey-gooey pasta dish is a crowd-pleaser for adults and kids alike-think rich and creamy macaroni-and-cheese tossed with cauliflower and chicken. Serve with a spinach salad.;
  • 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 5 minutes. Add cauliflower florets and cook until the pasta and florets are tender, about 4 minutes more. Drain, rinse and return to the pot.
  • 2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add wine and cook until reduced slightly, about 1 minute. Whisk milk, flour, salt and pepper together in a medium bowl and add to the pan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Cook, stirring, until thickened, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low and stir in cheese until smooth. Stir chicken (or turkey) and mustard into the cheese sauce; cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
  • 3. Stir the sauce into the drained pasta and cauliflower. Serve sprinkled with chives (or scallion greens).
  • NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 433 calories; 13 g fat (5 g sat, 5 g mono); 75 mg cholesterol; 42 g carbohydrate; 34 g protein; 5 g fiber; 491 mg sodium; 483 mg potassium. Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (38% daily value), Calcium (35% dv), Potassium (20% dv). 2 1/2 Carbohydrate Servings Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 low-fat milk, 3 lean meat
  • TIP: To poach chicken breasts, place boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a medium skillet or saucepan. Add lightly salted water to cover and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer gently until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the middle, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • From www.eatingwell.com with permission. 2009 Eating Well Inc. Photo by Ken Burris

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