Boneless Chicken Recipe
Chicken and Pasta Recipes
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Chicken pasta dishes are always great if you want to make something easy yet satisfying and relatively straightforward. Many people love pasta with grilled chicken because it is a comfort food. This delicious recipe is made with fresh ingredients for a superior flavor and you can see from the picture how appetizing this easy chicken pasta recipe looks with the fresh herbs sprinkled over it. The salad on the side adds a splash of color too and if you are looking for tempting chicken pasta dishes, you cannot go wrong with this one.
An Easy Chicken Pasta Recipe - Pasta With Grilled Chicken
Chicken and pasta recipes are two things that go fantastic together, and this one is no exception. Combine grilled chicken with a simple homemade sauce and fresh herbs for an incredibly delicious meal that will satisfy everyone. If you want to add a little more spice, a little red pepper and added oregano will do the trick.
Chicken pasta dishes are a classic way to use boneless chicken pieces to create a healthy, interesting meal. Grill the chicken and make the sauce in advance to put together your dish quickly on nights when you do not have a lot of time to cook. You can even freeze portions of this dish, minus the fresh herbs, to make for gourmet lunches. There are lots of chicken pasta dishes and lots of variations you can make. Try making this with pasta bows, fettuccini, or macaroni. You can even use whole wheat pasta for a change. Whole wheat pasta is more nutritious and more satisfying that white pasta and, if you like the sound of the healthier option, it would work well here.
This is a versatile and adaptable pasta with grilled chicken recipe. You can add any other vegetables you like; mushrooms, broccoli, or green beans work well. Try to use fresh vegetables if you can. They just have a better texture than thawed vegetables, which tend to be mushy. You can serve a salad on the side, when serving chicken and pasta recipes, or simply serve this dish as it is, since it already contains vegetables. You will find this to be a satisfying and tasty dinner and it is nice when you fancy some comfort food.
Gourmet Grilled Chicken and Pasta
Ingredients -
Sauce
˝ medium onion, chopped finely
˝ red, orange or yellow bell pepper, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 (15 oz) can of diced tomatoes
1 (15 oz) can of tomato sauce
1 (6 oz) can of tomato paste
Herbs and Spices
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh oregano (optional)
˝ teaspoon red pepper (optional)
Black pepper to taste
2 boneless chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
2 cups spaghetti or other pasta
Parmesan or Asiago cheese, grated, to taste
Preparation:
Preheat grill to a medium high heat.
Sauté onions in olive oil until they become translucent then add garlic and cook for an additional minute. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce and paste, peppers, herbs and spices.
Once sauce comes to a boil, reduce to a simmer until desired thickness is achieved. Warm chicken if needed.
Cook pasta until al dente, then serve topped with sauce, grilled chicken, and Parmesan or Asiago cheese.
(Serves 5-6)