CHICKEN AND PASTA FRESCA
Looking for a hearty dinner? Then check out this cheesy pasta and chicken recipe that is ready in 20 minutes - perfect if you love an Italian cuisine.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
- Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion in oil about 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add dressing, tomatoes and chicken. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot. Stir in spinach; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until spinach starts to wilt.
- In large serving bowl, toss pasta with chicken mixture. Top with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 600, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 760 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
FONTINA CHICKEN & PASTA BAKE
Eat it tonight, or freeze it for later. This cheesy casserole is still awesome months after you make it. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 2 casseroles (4 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente., Meanwhile, heat 3 teaspoons oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken in batches; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from pan., In same pan, add mushrooms to remaining oil; cook and stir over medium-high heat 3-5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in soup, broth, 1 cup cheese, oregano and pepper. Add spinach and tomatoes; return chicken to pan., Drain pasta; add to soup mixture and toss to combine. Divide between 2 greased 8-in. square baking dishes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, covered, 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casseroles; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover casseroles with foil; bake as directed, increasing baking time to 1-1/4 hours or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 601 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 1362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 42g protein.
PASTA FRESCA
Provided by Bob Blumer - Host of Surreal Gourmet and Glutton for Punishment
Categories main-dish
Time 31m
Yield 8 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Assign 1 guest to pit the olives and another to dice the tomatoes.
- Bring 12 cups of water and 1 teaspoons of salt to a boil in a large pot.
- At the same time, in another large pot over medium-high heat, add 1/4 cup olive oil along with the garlic, shallots, and walnuts. Stir occasionally for 6 minutes, or until they just begin turning golden.
- Add the basil and stir for 30 seconds (to release their flavors).
- Add tomatoes, olives, remaining salt, pepper, chile pepper, and remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add yellow cherry tomatoes at the end.
- While sauce is simmering, add pasta to the boiling water. Cook according to package directions.
- Warm the second loaf of bread in a preheated 325 degrees F oven.
- Drain pasta. Add pasta to sauce in pot. Toss thoroughly. Put pasta pot directly on the table, or transfer to a large pre-warmed serving bowl.
- Serve with Parmesan. Don't forget the bread in the oven!
CHICKEN PASTA BOWL
Cook pasta; simmer chicken in soup, milk and ranch dressing, and voila - Chicken Pasta Bowl! In just 21 minutes, you've made 6 Chicken Pasta Bowls of cheddar-topped deliciousness.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 5 min. or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Add soup, milk and dressing; stir. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on low heat 5 min. or until chicken is done. Stir in tomatoes; cook 1 min.
- Drain pasta. Add to sauce in skillet; mix lightly. Top with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 310 mg, Carbohydrate 49 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 27 g
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