Best Italian Chicken Pasta Toss Pampered Chef Recipes

The Pampered Chef's Chicken Piccata Pasta image

Provided by gailanng

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon pepper, rub
3 (14 ounce) cans 33% reduced-sodium chicken broth (about 6 cups)
1/2 medium onion
12 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
1 lemon
2 ounces cream cheese, softened (I use 4 ounces,must be very soft)
1 (14 ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts in water, drained
1/4 cup cups capers, drained and rinsed
chopped fresh parsley
grated fresh parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cut chicken into 1-in. pieces. Combine chicken, 1 tablespoon of the oil and rub in a large bowl; toss to coat. Heat remaining oil in a skillet over medium-high heat 1-3 minutes or until shimmering. Add chicken to hot skillet; cook and stir 10 minutes or until chicken is golden brown and centers are no longer pink. Remove chicken from skillet; set aside.
Meanwhile, pour broth into bowl, cover and microwave HIGH 8-10 minutes or until broth comes to a boil. On clean cutting board, chop onion. Add onion to skillet; cook 10-20 seconds or until onion is and fragrant. Carefully add broth and pasta to Skillet; cook, uncovered, 7-8 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
Zest lemon to measure 1 tablespoon. Juice lemon to measure 2 tablespoons. Add zest, juice and cream cheese to skillet; stir until cream cheese is fully incorporated. Add chicken and artichokes to skillet. Cook, covered, 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Remove from heat; stir in capers. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Cook's Tip: To substitute Lemon Pepper Rub, in Step 1, toss chicken with 1 teaspoon each salt and coarsely ground black pepper. In Step 2, add 2 pressed garlic cloves to onion; cook as directed. In Step 3, increase lemon juice to 3 tablespoon.

Italian Chicken Pasta Toss image

Provided by Dine Dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Steps:

In a large pot with boiling salted water cook pasta until al dente; Drain.
In a large saucepan heat the Italian dressing and olive oil together over medium heat.
Add drained spaghetti; toss well to coat.
Add chopped tomatoes, cooked chicken, and grated Parmesan cheese and toss lightly.
Serve warm.

Italian Chicken Pasta Toss (Pampered Chef) Recipe - (3.9/5) image

Provided by á-94276

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 oz (175 g) uncooked bow tie pasta (about 2 1/2 cups/625 mL)
2 plum tomatoes
1 small onion
1 medium zucchini
1 small yellow or red bell pepper
8 oz (250 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tsp (10 mL) olive oil
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1/2 cup (125 mL) frozen peas
1 tsp Italian Seasoning Mix
1 tsp salt
Grated fresh Parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions in (4-qt./3.8-L) Casserole; drain and keep warm. Meanwhile, dice tomatoes using Santoku Knife and chop onion with Food Chopper. Slice zucchini into 1/2-inch-thick (1-cm) pieces with Crinkle Cutter. Cut bell pepper into thin strips and chicken crosswise into 1/2-in. (1-cm) strips using Utility Knife. Heat oil in (12-in./30-cm) Skillet over medium-high heat 1-3 minutes or until shimmering. Press garlic into Skillet using Garlic Press. Add chicken. Cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Add onion, zucchini, bell pepper, peas, seasoning mix and salt; cook 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook 1-2 minutes, stirring gently until heated through. Remove Skillet from heat and stir in pasta. Serve with Parmesan cheese, if desired. Yield: 6 servings Nutrients per serving: Calories 190, Total Fat 2.5 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 14 g, Sodium 430 mg, Fiber 3 g