Best Chicken Penne With Grilled Veggies And Feta Cheese Recipes

SPINACH-FETA CHICKEN PENNE

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; return to pot., Meanwhile, toss chicken with 2 tablespoons oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook and stir chicken, half at a time, over medium-high heat 3-5 minutes or until no longer pink; remove from pan., In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until tender. Add broth and wine. Bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan; cook 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and remaining salt; cook until tomatoes are softened. Stir in spinach until wilted., Add chicken and tomato mixture to pasta; heat through, tossing to combine. Serve with cheese.

5 INGREDIENT CHICKEN FETA PASTA

Steps:

• In a large pot or Dutch oven with a lid, heat the olive oil over high for 1 minute, then add the chicken breast halves. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and the black pepper. Cook the chicken on one side for 8 minutes, moving it around in the pan a little to prevent sticking, but not too much, so that a nice crust will form. Lower the heat as needed if the chicken seems to be cooking too quickly. Flip, sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, then cook for 5 additional minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
• Add the diced tomatoes and water. Stir in the pasta and cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Cover and let cook an additional 10 minutes.
• Remove the lid, stir, then add three-quarters of the feta. Stir once more, then let cook uncovered for 5 additional minutes. Serve warm, sprinkled with the remaining feta cheese and fresh basil.

CREAMY CHICKEN PENNE WITH VEGGIES

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken and onions; cook 5 min. or until chicken is done, stirring frequently. Add asparagus, zucchini, peppers and garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
• Melt butter in medium saucepan on medium heat. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to boil; cook 2 min. or until thickened, stirring constantly. Add cream cheese and Romano; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is well blended.
• Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add chicken mixture and cream cheese sauce; mix lightly. Sprinkle with parsley.

CHICKEN PENNE WITH GRILLED VEGGIES AND FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• In a resealable plastic bag, combine 3 tablespoons canola oil and balsamic vinegar. Add chicken, and marinate for 30 minutes,. heat grill.,.
• Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat; add 1 tablespoons oil and sauté garlic about 1 minute. Add drained tomatoes and olives; cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes. Reduce heat to simmer. Keep warm.
• Remove chicken from marinade and season with salt and pepper; discard marinade. In a bowl, toss zucchini, red and yellow peppers, and portabellas with remaining 1 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper .
• Place chicken and veggies on hot grill. Cook 5 minutes per side or until chicken is done and veggies are tender. Slice chicken on the diagonal in 1/4-inch slices, and veggies in bite-size pieces.
• In a large bowl, toss pasta, tomato and olive mixture, grilled chicken vegetables and feta. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped parsley. serve,.

PENNE WITH GRILLED CHICKEN AND EGGPLANT

Steps:

• In large saucepan, saute garlic in 1 Tbl oil for 1 minute. Add tomatoes and cook 5 minutes. Add wine, tomato paste, sugar, salt and pepper. Simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• While sauce is simmering, grill chicken and eggplant, brushing them with the remaining 2 Tbl oil, 6-10 minutes or until done, turning once.
• Cut chicken and eggplant into 1 inch pieces and add to tomato mixture. Add basil and oregano. Simmer 10 minutes.
• Cook penne pasta in boiling salted water until aldente, about 15 minutes.
• Top cooked pasta with sauce and sprinkle with parmesan.

PENNE WITH CHICKEN, ARUGULA, ROASTED TOMATOES, AND FETA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475°F. Mix cherry tomatoes, oil, garlic, and crushed red pepper on rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until tomatoes are soft and beginning to brown in spots, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Transfer tomato mixture, including any juices, from sheet to large skillet. Add chicken to skillet and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Ladle out 1/4 cup pasta cooking water and reserve. Drain pasta; return to pot.
• Add tomato mixture, arugula, and reserved 1/4 cup pasta cooking water to pasta; toss over medium heat just until arugula begins to wilt, about 30 seconds. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer pasta to bowl. Sprinkle with feta cheese and serve.