Best Tomato Chicken Penne Recipes

TOMATO CHICKEN PENNE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Stir in wine or broth; cook for 1 minute. Drain pasta and add to the skillet. Add the remaining ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through and slightly thickened.

PENNE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO AND CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite (al dente), stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile chop cooked chicken.
• Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
• Blend the sun-dried tomatoes and their oil, garlic, salt and pepper, to taste, and basil in a food processor and blend until the tomatoes are very finely chopped.
• Transfer the tomato mixture to a large bowl and stir in the Parmesan and the chicken.
• Add the pasta to the pesto and toss to coat, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten.
• Season the pasta to taste, with salt and pepper and serve.

EASY! PENNE WITH CHICKEN, SPINACH AND TOMATO ALFREDO (SOOOO GOOD!)

Steps:

• Thaw spinach completely in a colander lined with a few paper towels.
• This may take a few hours.
• Squeeze spinach completely dry.
• Set aside.
• Cut up chicken into bite size pieces.
• Brown in a skillet.
• Keep warm.
• Cook penne according to package.
• Meanwhile, in a medium sauce pan, add both jars of sauce, tomato and spinach.
• Bring to a simmer on low heat, stirring occasionally.
• Continue simmering for 10 minutes or so.
• When pasta is done, drain and place in a large serving bowl.
• Add chicken and stir.
• Add Alfredo mixture and stir again.
• Serve right away with garlic bread.

QUICK PENNE PASTA WITH CHICKEN TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package instructions, al dente, adding olive oil to cooking water.
• Drain and keep warm.
• Combine ground chicken, cumin, salt and pepper until well mixed.
• In a non stick frypan, scramble fry chicken mixture, until no longer pink and cooked through.
• Remove from pan to drain on paper towel.
• Drain any fat from pan and wipe out with a paper towel.
• Return chicken mixture to frypan, add red pepper strips, horseradish, tomato sauce and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
• Bring to boil and simmer 10 minutes.
• Place penne pasta in warmed pasta bowl, pour tomato/chicken mixture over, gently mix together.
• Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts over pasta mixture.
• Serve immediately.

GARLIC PESTO CHICKEN WITH TOMATO CREAM PENNE RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Steps:

• Cut chicken into one inch strips. Using same knife make slits into chicken. Pour Lawry's marinade and pesto over chicken. Marinate overnight. Boil water and start on noodles. Pour entire batch of chicken, marinade and all, into skillet and cook chicken fully. The marinade will evaporate/cook down. Heat olive oil, cook garlic. Add pesto. Simmer in chicken broth until half has cooked down. Add tomato sauce, then add milk. Simmer for 5 minutes. Toss pasta in. Add flour if it needs to be thickened. Place chicken on top.

PENNE WITH SUN DRIED TOMATO PESTO AND CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the sun-dried tomatoes and their oil, garlic, basil, red pepper flakes, and nuts. Blend until roughly combine. Add the parmesan cheese and while continuously blending add the remaining 1/4 c. olive oil in a slow steady stream until the mixture comes together. (it will be thick) Check seasonings and add salt and pepper only if needed. Set aside or refrigerate until needed. Bring up to room temp. before using.
• 2. Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8-15 minutes or as directed on the package. Drain, reserving 2 cups of the cooking liquid.
• 3. In the same warm pot you used to cook the pasta in add the pesto to the pasta and toss to coat, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten and bring it together. Add the shredded chicken and mix well.
• 4. Transfer to a serving dish. Serve sprinkled with a little extra parmesan!

SIMPLE AND HEALHY PENNE WITH CHICKEN, BROCCOLI AND CHERRY TOMATO

Steps:

• sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper cut into bite size pieces and brown in a skillet.
• cook pasta according to package directions.
• after 7 minutes, add broccoli to the water.
• cook three more minutes and then drain.
• add broth and garlic to the skillet and boil until reduced by half.
• add tomatoes and over low heat cook until color brightens and are soft to the touch.
• add cheese and stir until well blendedadd everything together and top with parsely.

CHICKEN PENNE WITH MOZZARELLA AND TOMATO

Steps:

• .Heat oven to 350°F.
• Cook pasta to al dente.
• Saute chicken in olive oil until done. Add garlic powder during cooking.
• Heat tomatoes in saucepan to boiling, reduce heat to medium and cook 5-8 minutes until liquid has evaporated.
• Melt butter in 9X12 glass dish in oven.
• When pasta is cooked, reserve 1 cup of starch water.
• Drain pasta and transfer to glass dish.
• Toss pasta until coated in melted butter.
• Slowly add Parmesan cheese and starch water until Alfredo sauce is made.
• Add tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and chicken to dish.
• Mix well.
• Bake at 350 F for approximately 30 minutes.

PENNE AND CHICKEN TENDERLOINS WITH SPICED TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl; rub over chicken.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add chicken; cook 4 minutes, turning once.
• Remove from heat; set aside.
• Reduce heat to medium.
• Add garlic; sauté 30 seconds or until garlic is soft.
• Add tomatoes and wine, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
• Add chicken, and simmer 5 minutes.
• Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain.
• Toss pasta with sauce in a large bowl.
• Sprinkle with cheese and basil.

LIGHTER CHICKEN SPINACH & TOMATO PENNE PASTA

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions while preparing the sauce.
• Cut chicken up into cubes and set aside.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add garlic and chicken to the skillet and saute until chicken is cooked through.
• Add tomatoes to skillet (do not drain) and simmer.
• Add flour one tablespoon at a time to milk and mix until smooth with a fork or small whisk.
• Pour milk/flour mixture into the skillet and allow to simmer until thickened. If sauce is too thick, add a little more milk at a time until you reach desired consistency.
• Add baby spinach to sauce and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.
• Add parmesan cheese to sauce.
• Add cooked pasta to the sauce and mix.
• Serve hot and enjoy!

TOMATO & CREAMY CHICKEN PENNE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken and garlic; cook and stir 7 to 8 min. or until chicken is done. Add broth and basil; cook 1 min.
• Drain pasta. Combine pasta, chicken mixture, pasta sauce, tomatoes, milk and half the cheese in large bowl. Pour into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; cover.
• Bake 30 min. or until heated through and lightly browned, uncovering for the last 15 min.

FRESH ASPARAGUS, TOMATO & CHICKEN PENNE

Steps:

• Cook penne as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, cook and stir chicken, asparagus and onions in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 7 to 8 min. or until chicken is done and asparagus is crisp-tender.
• Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Whisk Neufchatel with Italian seasoning and 2 Tbsp. of the reserved cooking water until blended. Add to chicken mixture along with the pasta; cook and stir 3 min. Remove from heat.
• Add tomatoes; mix lightly. If sauce is too thick, gradually stir in enough of the reserved pasta cooking water until sauce is of desired consistency.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan.

FRESH ASPARAGUS, TOMATO & CHICKEN PENNE

Steps:

• COOK and stir chicken, asparagus and onions in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 7 to 8 min. or until chicken is done and asparagus is crisp-tender.
• ADD cooking creme and pasta; cook and stir 3 min.
• STIR in tomatoes; top with Parmesan.
• Prefer a Thinner Consistency?
• Add broth or milk, 1 Tbsp. at a time up to 4 Tbsp., until desired thickness is achieved.
• Variation
• Substitute 1 lb. uncooked deveined peeled medium shrimp for the chicken, cooking the asparagus and onions 5 min. before adding the shrimp, then cooking an additional 2 to 3 min. or until shrimp turn pink. Add cooking creme and pasta, then continue as directed.
• Serving Suggestion
• Serve with a crisp tossed green salad.

PENNE AND CHICKEN TENDERLOINS WITH SPICED TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl; rub over chicken. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 4 minutes, turning once. Remove from heat; set aside. Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic; sauté 30 seconds or until garlic is soft. Add tomatoes and wine, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Add chicken, and simmer 5 minutes. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain. Toss pasta with sauce in a large bowl. Sprinkle with cheese and basil. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: about 1 1/2 cups) NUTRITION PER SERVING CALORIES 446(15% from fat); FAT 7.2g (sat 1.9g,mono 3.2g,poly 0.8g); PROTEIN 38.5g; CHOLESTEROL 70mg; CALCIUM 153mg; SODIUM 774mg; FIBER 6.5g; IRON 4.2mg; CARBOHYDRATE 57.1g

TOMATO CHICKEN BAKED PENNE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Bring water to a boil and prepare pasta according to directions. Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes and season with salt, pepper, paprika and basil. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Stir in onions and peppers with a pinch of salt, cooking for 5 minutes until soft. Add in garlic and stir. Increase heat to medium-high and add chicken in a single layer. Cook for 5-6 minutes until browned, then flip and cook for 5-6 minutes more. Stir in diced tomatoes, cream and parmesan cheese, mixing well to combine. Stir in penne. Transfer mixture to a baking dish and top with mozzarella. Bake for 10-15 minutes, just until cheese is melted and pasta is warmed through. Serve immediately with extra cheese for grating.

CHICKEN PENNE WITH TOMATO GARLIC CREAM SAUCE RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• Cook penne pasta according to directions, drain. Meanwhile, melt butter and stir in onion and red pepper. Cook until onions are softened about 3-5 minutes. Stir in garlic, cook 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes and cream, increase heat and cook until slightly reduced about 4 minutes. Stir in peas, salt and pepper to taste. Add cooked pasta and chicken, stir to coat evenly and heat a couple of minutes.

PENNE WITH CHICKEN & TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in large, deep skillet.
• Add chicken breast pieces; cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
• Add garlic; cook stirring 1 minute longer.
• Add tomatoes and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat; simmer gently 10 minutes.
• Add cream, salt& pepper and heat thoroughly.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted water.
• Drain well and toss with sauce.
• Add cheese and parsley as desired.