Best 10 Chicken Penne Al Fresco Recipes

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Chicken penne al fresco is a delectable dish that combines the flavors of juicy chicken, tender penne pasta, and an array of fresh vegetables, all bathed in a light and refreshing sauce. This vibrant dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a casual gathering with friends and family. With its medley of colorful ingredients and tantalizing aromas, chicken penne al fresco is sure to be a hit at any table.

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GRILLED CHICKEN PENNE AL FRESCO



Grilled Chicken Penne al Fresco image

Preparing a tomato-garlic sauce from scratch in the microwave will fill your kitchen with the aromas of an upscale Italian restaurant.

Yield 8 servings of about 1 cup, excluding optional ingredients

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tbsp (15 mL) Garlic & Herb Rub or 4 garlic cloves, sliced
2 cups (500 mL) grape or cherry tomatoes
3 cups (750 mL) uncooked mezze penne pasta
3 cups (750 mL) chicken broth
½ cup (125 mL) dry white wine such as Chardonnay
½ tsp (2 mL) each salt and coarsely ground black pepper
1¼ cups (300 mL) lightly packed fresh basil leaves, divided
1 oz (30 g) Parmesan cheese, grated (about ¼ cup/60 mL cup packed)
2 cups (500 mL) diced grilled chicken breasts
oil for spritzing
Additional grated fresh Parmesan cheese and coarsely ground black pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Spray Deep Covered Baker with olive oil using the Kitchen Spritzer. Add rub or sliced garlic and tomatoes. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 4-5 minutes. Add pasta, broth, wine, salt, and black pepper.Return baker to microwave; cover and microwave on HIGH 10-12 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring after 5 minutes. Meanwhile, use the Herb Mill to grate basil, reserving 2 tbsp for garnish. Grate the cheese with the Microplane® Adjustable Fine Grater.Carefully remove the baker from the microwave and remove the lid, lifting it away from you. Add the basil, cheese, and chicken to baker; mix well. Garnish with reserved 2 tbsp basil, additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Nutrients per serving (about 1 cup, excluding optional ingredient) Calories 240, Total Fat 2.5 g, Saturated Fat .5 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 17 g, Sodium 450 mg, Fiber 2 g

CHICKEN PENNE AL FRESCO



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This fast and easy dish is a wonderful way to keep your kitchen cool in the hot months while serving up a delicious meal! Adapted from Pampered Chef.

Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 garlic cloves, peeled
2 cups grape tomatoes (can probably even use a drained can of tomatoes) or 2 cups cherry tomatoes (can probably even use a drained can of tomatoes)
3 cups penne pasta (I use mezze which is the small penne )
3 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup dry white wine (I use Pinot Grigio)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 1/4 cups fresh basil leaves, lightly packed, divided
1 ounce parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup packed)
2 cups grilled chicken breasts, diced (if you dont have leftovers just cook up a breast or two using any quick method, I cut up and mw for )
additional grated fresh parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Spray a mw safe lidded casserole. Add garlic and tomatoes. Cover; microwave on HIGH 4-5 minutes or until tomatoes begin to burst, stirring after 2 minutes. Crush tomatoes with fork and add uncooked pasta, broth, wine, salt and black pepper.
  • Return baker to microwave; cover and microwave on HIGH 16-18 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring after 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, grate cheese and coarsely chop basil, reserve about 1/4th for later.
  • 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 basil, additional Parmesan cheese and black pepper, if desired.
  • Tips: An additional 3/4 cup chicken broth can be substituted for the wine, if desired.
  • Any tube-shaped pasta requiring 9-11 minutes cook time, such as penne or rigatoni, can be substituted for the mezze penne pasta.
  • To grill chicken in the Grill Pan, season 2 chicken breasts, about 6 oz each, with salt and black pepper. Heat Grill Pan over medium-high heat 5 minutes. Spray pan with oil. Cook chicken 4-6 minutes or until grill marks appear. Turn chicken over; cook 4-6 minutes or until center of chicken is no longer pink and Pocket Thermometer registers 170°F.

GRILLED CHICKEN PENNE AL FRESCO



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In the Pampered Chef catalog - Spring/Summer 2009 - I am a PC junky! I have two friends who are consultants and I love PC stuff. I can't wait to make this - as soon as my busy schedule will allow!

Provided by Ann Cecile

Categories     Penne

Time 43m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 garlic cloves, peeled
2 cups cherry tomatoes (or grape)
3 cups chicken broth
3 cups penne, uncooked
3/4 cup dry white wine (such as Chardonnay)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 1/4 cups basil leaves, lightly packed, divided
1 ounce parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup packed)
2 cups chicken breasts, grilled and diced

Steps:

  • Spray deep microwaveable baker with olive oil. Slice garlic into baker. Add tomatoes. Cover; microwave on high 4-5 minutes or until tomatoes begin to burst, stirring after 2 minutes. Crush tomatoes with a spoon or spatula. Add pasta, broth,wine, salt and black pepper.
  • Return baker to microwave; cover and microwave on high 16-18 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring after 10 minutes. Meanwhile, coarsely chop basil. Reserve 2 tbsp for garnish. Grate cheese.
  • Garefully 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.

CHICKEN PENNE AL FRESCO



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Penne pasta with chicken in a tomato-garlic sauce - made in the microwave! Cheap, simple and tasty! Garnish with additional basil, Parmesan cheese and pepper, if desired.

Provided by FRIENDLYCHICK

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, sliced
2 cups cherry tomatoes
3 cups penne pasta
3 ¾ cups chicken broth
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 ¼ cups fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 cups diced cooked chicken
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Coat a microwave-safe casserole dish with olive oil; stir in the garlic and tomatoes. Cover and microwave on High until tomatoes begin to burst, 4 to 5 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Remove garlic and tomato mixture from the microwave and crush the remaining tomatoes with a fork. Stir in pasta, chicken broth, salt, and pepper.
  • Cover and return to microwave. Cook on High until pasta is tender, 16 to 18 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes. Remove pasta from the microwave, then stir in the basil, chicken, and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 26.4 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 271.2 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

CHICKEN PENNE AL FRESCO



Chicken Penne al Fresco image

Penne pasta with chicken in a tomato-garlic sauce - made in the microwave! Cheap, simple and tasty! Garnish with additional basil, Parmesan cheese and pepper, if desired.

Provided by FRIENDLYCHICK

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, sliced
2 cups cherry tomatoes
3 cups penne pasta
3 ¾ cups chicken broth
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 ¼ cups fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 cups diced cooked chicken
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Coat a microwave-safe casserole dish with olive oil; stir in the garlic and tomatoes. Cover and microwave on High until tomatoes begin to burst, 4 to 5 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Remove garlic and tomato mixture from the microwave and crush the remaining tomatoes with a fork. Stir in pasta, chicken broth, salt, and pepper.
  • Cover and return to microwave. Cook on High until pasta is tender, 16 to 18 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes. Remove pasta from the microwave, then stir in the basil, chicken, and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 26.4 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 271.2 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

PENNE AL FRESCO



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Make and share this Penne Al Fresco recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Denver cooks

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lbs Italian sausage, I used sweet, and cut out of the links into bulk style
1 cup diced yellow onion
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup white wine
28 ounces whole tomatoes, San Marzano if you can find them
1 cup sun-dried tomato, drained and chopped
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon basil
3 cups heavy cream
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 lb penne or 1 lb ziti pasta
fresh basil

Steps:

  • Saute sausage in 1 T. olive oil until thoroughly cooked. Drain and reserve.
  • Add 1 T. olive oil and saute onion until translucent.
  • Add white wine and reduce by half.
  • Add both kinds of the tomatoes,spices,herbs and cooked sausage and cook 45 minutes.
  • Add cream and Parmesan and cook until thickened.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Toss pasta with sauce until coated. .
  • Garnish with fresh basil and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1884.1, Fat 126.4, SaturatedFat 62.8, Cholesterol 363.6, Sodium 2806.8, Carbohydrate 124.8, Fiber 17.8, Sugar 14.9, Protein 58.7

EASY CHICKEN ALFREDO PENNE RECIPE BY TASTY



Easy Chicken Alfredo Penne Recipe by Tasty image

Nothing spells comfort like Italian food. Steaming bowls of pasta, buttery, roasted garlic bread, and tureens of the most flavorful sauces: it's all right there. Sometimes, you want to bring that comfort into your very own kitchen and, well, we've got just the recipe for you. This easy chicken alfredo penne will have you saying 'mangia!' before you even know it.

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Dinner

Time 33m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 ½ lb chicken breast, cubed
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
16 oz penne pasta, cooked
¼ cup fresh parsley
¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a pan over medium-high heat, melt butter, then add the chicken breast.
  • Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Cook 8-10 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked. Remove from heat and set chicken aside.
  • In the same pan over medium heat, melt butter and add the garlic. Cook until the garlic begins to soften.
  • Add half of the flour to the garlic and butter, stirring until incorporated. Then add the rest of the flour and stir.
  • Pour in the milk a little bit at a time, stirring well in between, until fully incorporated and sauce begins to thicken.
  • Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil, and stir well to incorporate.
  • Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
  • Pour the sauce over cooked penne pasta, add the chicken and mix well.
  • Add parsley and extra parmesan. Mix well.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 573 calories, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 40 grams, Sugar 6 grams

CHICKEN AL FRESCO



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Once I found this recipe in a Favorites Recipe Cookbook, it has been a meal-in-one dinner for us. Uses angel hair pasta.

Provided by Seasoned Cook

Categories     Meat

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup milk
1 1/3 cups water
1 tablespoon butter
1 (4 7/8 ounce) pasta roni angel hair pasta with herbs mix, by Rice-A-Roni
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup green onion, sliced
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 cup white cheese

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, combine water, milk and butter. Bring just to a boil.
  • Stir in pasta, contents of seasoning packet, chicken, tomatoes, onions and basil. Return to a boil, reduce heat to medium.
  • Boil, uncovered, stirring frequently 6 to 8 minutes. Sauce will be thin, but will thicken upon standing.
  • Sprinkle white cheese on top of each serving.

PAMPERED CHEF GRILLED CHICKEN PENNE AL FRESCO RECIPE - (3.5/5)



Pampered Chef Grilled Chicken Penne Al Fresco Recipe - (3.5/5) image

Provided by sparkhead24

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 garlic cloves
2 cups cherry tomatoes
3 cups uncooked mezze penne pasta
3 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup dry white wine(ex Chardonnay)
1 1/4 cups lightly packed fresh basil
2 cups diced grilled chicken (cooked)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 oz. parmesan cheese grated

Steps:

  • Option- cook chicken in deep covered baker 6-7 min and chop with salad chopper. rub oil on Deep Covered Baker. Slice garlic or crush with garlic press into baker. Add tomatoes. Cover, microwave on High 4-5 min. Stir after 2 min. Add Pasta, broth, wine, salt and pepper. Cover and microwave on HIGH 16-18 min or until pasta is tender, stirring after 10 min. Meanwhile, coarsley chop basil. Reserve 2 tbsp for garnish. Grate cheese. Remove baker from microwave and remove lid. Add remaining basil,cheese and chicken to baker; mix well. Garnish with reserved 2 tbsp basil, additional Parmesan cheese and pepper.

CHICKEN PENNE AL FRESCO



Chicken Penne al Fresco image

Penne pasta with chicken in a tomato-garlic sauce - made in the microwave! Cheap, simple and tasty! Garnish with additional basil, Parmesan cheese and pepper, if desired.

Provided by FRIENDLYCHICK

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, sliced
2 cups cherry tomatoes
3 cups penne pasta
3 ¾ cups chicken broth
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 ¼ cups fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 cups diced cooked chicken
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Coat a microwave-safe casserole dish with olive oil; stir in the garlic and tomatoes. Cover and microwave on High until tomatoes begin to burst, 4 to 5 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Remove garlic and tomato mixture from the microwave and crush the remaining tomatoes with a fork. Stir in pasta, chicken broth, salt, and pepper.
  • Cover and return to microwave. Cook on High until pasta is tender, 16 to 18 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes. Remove pasta from the microwave, then stir in the basil, chicken, and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 26.4 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 271.2 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the dish will taste. This is especially important for the vegetables, herbs, and spices.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken should be cooked until it is just cooked through. Overcooked chicken is dry and tough.
  • Use a good quality pasta: The type of pasta you use will make a big difference in the final dish. Choose a pasta that is made from high-quality durum wheat and that has a good texture.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the chicken, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly.
  • Season the dish well: Don't be afraid to season the dish well. This will help to bring out the flavors of the ingredients.

Conclusion:

Chicken Penne al Fresco is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. The combination of chicken, vegetables, and pasta is a classic for a reason, and the fresh herbs and lemon zest add a bright and flavorful touch. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table, and it is a great way to use up leftover chicken. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Chicken Penne al Fresco a try. You won't be disappointed!

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