Baked Penne with Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

If you love pasta, chicken and sun-dried tomatoes, this is the perfect recipe for you and the family. This delicious baking ready-to go dinner is the favourite of pasta lovers! Easy, Quickly and delicious taste. Give it a try you will love it!

Preparation time: 35 minutes

Total time: 1 hour

Serves 8 people

Ingredients 

6 tablespoons butter, plus more for baking dishes

Coarse salt and ground pepper 

1 pound penne rigate 

1 teaspoon olive oil 

2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (8 ounces each), halved horizontally 

1/2 cup plus 

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 

4 garlic cloves, minced 

6 cups whole milk 

10 ounces white mushrooms, trimmed and thinly sliced 

1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and thinly sliced 

1 1/2 cups shredded provolone (6 ounces) 

1 cup finely grated Parmesan (4 ounces)

Cook's Note

To Freeze: Prepare through step 4; let cool. Cover tightly with foil, and freeze.

To Bake: From Frozen: Preheat oven to 400, and bake (still covered in foil) on a rimmed baking sheet until center is hot, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove foil; bake until golden, about 15 minutes more.

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400. Butter two shallow 2-quart baking dishes. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta 3 minutes short of al dente; drain pasta, and return to pot.

2. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until opaque throughout, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Halve each piece lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise.

3. In a 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy pot, melt butter over medium. Add flour and garlic; cook, whisking, 1 minute. While whisking, gradually add milk; bring to a simmer, whisking frequently. Add mushrooms and tomatoes; cook 1 minute. Off heat, gradually stir in provolone and 1/2 cup Parmesan.

4. Add chicken and pasta to pot; season with salt and pepper. Divide pasta mixture between baking dishes; sprinkle each with cup Parmesan.

5. Bake, uncovered, until top is golden and bubbling, about 25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

[recipe as seen in Martha Steward.com]

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Chicken and Bacon Roll-Ups (Wraps)

Everyone loves wraps, is like eating a sandwich all wrap up! and this Chicken and Bacon Roll-Ups are healthy and delicious for your family or friends. This recipe is perfect for lunch, picnics and work / school lunch.

Serves: 4 people

Ingredients
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
4 (2.8-ounce) whole wheat flat-breads
2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
2 cups chopped tomato (about 2 medium)
4 center-cut bacon slices, cooked and drained
2 cups shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast

Directions
1. Combine reduced-fat mayonnaise, minced tarragon, and fresh lemon juice in a small bowl. Spread 2 tablespoons mayonnaise mixture over each flatbread. Top each with 1/2 cup shredded romaine lettuce, 1/2 cup chopped tomato, 1 bacon slice, crumbled, and 1/2 cup chicken. Roll up.

[recipe courtesy of: MyRecipes.com]

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Ricotta and grilled tandoori chicken sandwich

This delicious sandwich is the perfect lunch everyone, specially kids. Is healthy, full of proteins and it taste wonderful! Quick and easy to make, in no time your lunch will look chef book recipe. Try it out! 

Makes: 4 servings
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients
2 chicken breasts, halved lengthwise
1 tbsp  (15 mL) tandoori curry paste
2/3 cup (160 mL) Ricotta
1 tsp  (5 mL) honey
1/2 zest and juice lime
salt
freshly ground pepper
4 small multi-grain buns
4 lettuce leaves

Directions
1. Coat chicken with tandoori curry paste and set aside for at least 15 minutes.
2. Preheat grill to medium heat.
3. Mix Ricotta with honey and lime zest and juice. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Grill chicken 5–7 minutes per side or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
5. Meanwhile, heat buns on the grill.
6. Spread buns generously with Ricotta mixture, and add tandoori chicken and lettuce to the bun.












[recipe as seen in: dairygoodness.ca]

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Garlic Chicken and Potatoes

Don't know what to cook for Dinner or perhaps you wish to try something new? Well look no-more, this delicious Garlic Chicken and Potatoes is the easy-healthy-and quick recipe you have been searching for. Roasted chicken and potatoes with a mixture of garlic, brown sugar and lemon amps will spicy your dinner table.

Ingredients
2 pounds small red-skinned potatoes, quartered
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds (optional)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1 lemon (1/2 juiced, 1/2 cut into wedges)
Pinch of red pepper flakes
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pounds)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

Directions

1. Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F. Toss the potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, the cumin seeds, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Spread in a large baking dish and roast until the potatoes begin to brown, 25 to 30 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly golden, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the brown sugar, lemon juice and red pepper flakes.

3. Remove the baking dish from the oven, push the potatoes to the sides and arrange the chicken breasts in the middle. Season the chicken with salt and drizzle with the garlic mixture. Return to the oven and bake until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven; transfer the chicken to a cutting board and slice. Add the cilantro to the baking dish and toss with the potatoes. Serve the chicken with the potatoes and lemon wedges. Drizzle with the pan juices.

Nutritional Table:

Per Serving: Calories 474; Total Fat 15 grams; Saturated Fat 3 grams; Protein 39 grams; Total Carbohydrate 45 grams; Sugar: 10 grams; Fiber 4 grams; Cholesterol 94 milligrams; Sodium 601 milligrams

[photo credit: Christopher Testani]
[recipe courtesy of: foodnetwork.com]

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Chicken and Rice Paprikas Casserole

photo / FoodNetwork

One of my favorites tricks in the oven, is how simple meals can turn into a delicious chef recipe and a great example is the Chicken and Rice Paprikas Casserole. A family-friendly dinner perfect for any night. This recipe is healthy and light, features brown rice, natural sweetness and rich in vitamins.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cook: 1 hour and 40 minutes
Total time: 1 hour and 50 minutes

Ingredients
2 pounds bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 large onions, finely chopped
2 large red bell peppers, finely chopped
1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika
1 teaspoon hot Hungarian paprika or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
3 cups frozen brown rice, thawed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
6 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Put the chicken in a 3-quart glass or ceramic baking dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until just cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic, onions, bell peppers and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. If the mixture becomes too dry, add a tablespoon or two of water. Stir in the sweet and hot paprika and cook for 1 minute; add the tomato paste and cook another minute, stirring. Add the chicken broth and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat to maintain a steady simmer. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.

3. Transfer the chicken to a plate. Spread the rice in the bottom of the casserole dish and top with the chicken and its accumulated juices. Pour the sauce over the whole mixture. Bake until the casserole is heated through and the top is browned lightly, 40 minutes. Top with the chopped parsley and serve with a dollop of sour cream.

[recipe as seen on: food network]

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Honey-Mustard Chicken and Apples

photo credit / FN

If you love sweet apples, this recipe is perfect for you. The mix of chicken, honey-mustard and sweet apple makes a wonderful dinner combination for you and the family. Enjoy this recipe with a side dish and a glass of wine. 

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes

Ingredients
- 8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (2 to 2 1/2 pounds)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, cut into large chunks
- 2 cooking apples (such as Cortland), cut into chunks
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 to 3 tablespoons honey mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 to 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches if necessary, add the chicken, skin-side down, and cook until golden, about 6 minutes. Flip and cook 2 to 3 more minutes, then transfer to a plate. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the drippings.

2. Add the onion and apples to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook until slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Mix the broth with the mustard, then add to the skillet and bring to a boil. Arrange the chicken, skin-side up, in the skillet. Transfer to the oven and roast until the chicken is cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.

3. Mix the butter and flour to form a paste. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the chicken, apples and onion to plates. Bring the pan juices to a simmer, whisk in about half of the butter-flour mixture and boil to thicken, 2 minutes. Continue to cook, adding more of the butter-flour mixture as needed to make a slightly thick gravy. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over the chicken and sprinkle with parsley.

[recipe credit belongs to: foodnetwork]

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