Best Mexican Penne With Chicken Thighs Recipes

MEXICAN-STYLE CHICKEN WITH PENNE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.Add the penne and cook till al dente - drain.
• Meanwhile, in a large deep skillet, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil. Season the chicken with salt & pepper, add to skillet and cook until lightly browned.
• Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is softened and chicken is cooked through.
• Add the diced tomatoes, chipolte and adobo sauce and cook until heated through.
• Add the corn, season with salt & pepper and cook until the corn is heated through.
• Add the penne and the remaining two tablespoons of olive oil to the sauce and toss to coat. Add one cup of the queso blanco and toss.
• Transfer pasta to bowls - sprinkle with the remaining cheese and cilantro and serve.

MEXICAN SMOTHERED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, seasoned salt, salt and pepper. Place milk in a separate shallow bowl. Coat chicken with flour mixture, then dip in milk and coat again with flour mixture., In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil in batches. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , In the same skillet, saute onion and jalapenos until tender. Add the tomato sauce, water and spices. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Pour over chicken., Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°. Freeze option: Place cooled chicken with sauce in freezer containers and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered skillet, gently stirring; add a little broth or water if necessary.

MEXICAN CHICKEN PENNE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions. Meanwhile, combine chicken, dip, milk and salt.
• Drain pasta; add to chicken mixture and toss to coat. Top with tomato, onions and cheese.

VERSATILE MEXICAN CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Mix the garlic, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper on a wide plate or baking dish. Put chicken thighs on top, then turn them over to coat with the seasoning mix.
• Put the olive oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the chicken thighs and cook 7-8 minutes. Turn the thighs over and cook 7-8 minutes longer or until thighs are cooked through.

PENNE PUTTANESCA WITH CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Cook the penne in a large pot of salted boiling water until JUST firm-tender; drain, cover and set aside.
• Season the chicken thighs with seasoning salt and pepper.
• Heat oil from the anchovies with some olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
• Add in the chicken thighs and brown/cook for about 15 minutes (7-8 minutes on each side) remove the chicken to a bowl.
• Add in chopped anchovies, garlic, onion and red pepper flakes; saute for 3 minutes.
• Return the chicken back to the skillet and add in crushed tomatoes, olives and capers; simmer over medium heat or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and the sauce has thickened (about 1 hour) season with salt and pepper.
• Add in the cooked pasta to the sauce; stir to coat the pasta.
• Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

MEXICAN PENNE WITH CHICKEN THIGHS RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta according to package directions. 2. Meanwhile, cut chicken thighs into bite-size pieces. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook, stirring constantly, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook until chicken is done. 3. Stir in flour. Gradually pour in broth and milk, stirring constantly. Add salsa and cream cheese. Cook, stirring, until cream cheese is melted and smooth. 4. Toss with pasta before serving. navywifecook.com