Monday, January 18, 2010

I Feel Like Chicken Tonight



I love pasta. It is so easy. this recipe is easy and nice and garlicky. yum!







Grilled Chicken Penne Al Fresco

1 BULB garlic
2 C grape or cherry tomatoes
3 C uncooked mezze penne pasta
3 C chicken broth
3/4 C dry white wine such as Chardonnay (OR an addition 3/4 C chicken broth)
1/2 tsp each salt & pepper (I'll plan to bring my grinders that has our salt & peper)
1 1/4 C lightly packed fresh basil leaves
1 oz Parmesan cheese (block)
3 chicken breasts-grilled.

1. Spray Deep Covered Baker w/ Olive oil using Kitchen Spritzer. Slice garlic into baker using Garlic Slicer. Add tomatoes. Cover; microwave on HIGH 4-5 minutes or until tomatoes begin to burst, stirring after 2 minutes. Crush tomatoes using Mix 'N Chop. Add pasta, broth, wine, salt and black pepper.

2. Return baker to microwave; cover & microwave on HIGH 16-18 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring after 10 minutes. Meanwhile, coarsely mince basil with Kitchen shears. Reserve 2 Tbsp for garnish. Grate cheese using Rotary Grater.

3. Carefully remove baker from microwave and remove lid, lifting away from you. Add remaining basil, cheese and chicken to baker; mix well. Garnish with reserved 2 Tbsp basil, additional Parmesan cheese and black pepper, if desired.

Yield: 8 servings


Find this recipe and others at ThePamperedChef.com

4 comments:

  1. at what point is the chicken cooked??

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  2. are the chicken breasts pre-cooked?

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  3. Just visited the Pampered Chef website re: this recipe-the chicken should be grilled prior to using in recipe. Hope that helps! I was wondering the same thing.

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  4. Everyone loves pasta and garlic.
    Very tasty and simple, cleanup is a breeze.
    This recipes reminds me of lunches we shared on shopping day.
    love, Mom

    ps I'm so proud of you

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