Best 7 Creamy Linguini With Chicken Zucchini And Red Bell Pepper Recipes

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Are you craving a creamy and flavorful pasta dish that bursts with a vibrant combination of flavors? Look no further! Creamy linguini with chicken, zucchini, and red bell pepper is a culinary delight that offers a satisfying harmony of textures and tastes. This dish is not only incredibly delicious but also easy to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners or special occasions. So, gather your ingredients and prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

RIGATONI WITH CHICKEN AND BELL PEPPERS



Rigatoni with Chicken and Bell Peppers image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt
12 ounces rigatoni
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 onion, sliced
2 bell peppers (1 green, 1 orange), sliced
1 28-ounce can whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes, crushed by hand
4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (skin removed)
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for topping
2 jarred hot cherry peppers, stemmed and chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until golden, about 30 seconds. Add the onion, bell peppers and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook until softened, about 7 minutes.
  • Add the chicken, basil, pasta and the reserved cooking water to the tomato sauce. Cook, stirring, until warmed through, about 4 minutes. Drizzle each serving with olive oil and top with basil and the cherry peppers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 50 milligrams, Sodium 690 milligrams, Carbohydrate 77 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 30 grams

CREAMY CHICKEN ON LINGUINE



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Sliced chicken with a creamy onion sauce layered on linguine. Good reheated the next day, too! Serve with garlic toast or bruschetta!

Provided by B. Filoso

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, minced
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (16 ounce) package linguini pasta
1 onion, chopped
1 cube chicken bouillon, crumbled
½ cup water
1 ¼ cups heavy cream
¾ cup milk
4 green onions, sliced diagonally into 1/2 inch pieces
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saute pan, heat oil, butter and garlic over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until juices run clear. Remove chicken from pan let cool and slice diagonally into long strips. Reserve oil in pan.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta according to directions on package. Drain.
  • Reheat oil in pan, add onion and saute, stirring often, until onion is soft but still white. Add bullion cube and water; bring to a boil and simmer uncovered for approximately 10 minutes. Stir in cream, milk, green onions and Parmesan cheese.
  • Place pasta in a bowl, layer chicken slices in a decorative pattern over pasta, pour sauce over top of chicken and around pasta. Garnish with parsley or any herbs you desire. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 calories, Carbohydrate 45.4 g, Cholesterol 114.9 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 383.4 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

LINGUINI WITH BROCCOLI AND RED PEPPERS



Linguini with Broccoli and Red Peppers image

This is a wonderful side dish, but on many occasions we make this our whole meal, along with a salad and bread!

Provided by Chris Catley

Categories     Everyday Cooking     Vegetarian     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound linguini pasta
1 pound fresh broccoli, chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 pinch garlic salt
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Steam broccoli with 2 tablespoons water in microwave for 6-7 minutes.
  • In 10-inch skillet, heat olive oil and butter over low heat. Stir in garlic (more or less to suit your tastes) and red pepper slices; saute gently.
  • Drain broccoli and add to skillet. Sprinkle lightly with garlic salt and saute broccoli and peppers until soft.
  • Toss vegetable mixture with hot pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Carbohydrate 60.5 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 147.4 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

CREAMY TOMATO BASIL ZUCCHINI "LINGUINI" RECIPE BY TASTY



Creamy Tomato Basil Zucchini

Here's what you need: olive oil, chicken breast, cherry tomatoes, salt, pepper, garlic powder, dried basil, zucchinis, salt, olive oil, garlic, chicken broth, greek yogurt, parmesan cheese, dried basil

Provided by Mercedes Sandoval

Categories     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 chicken breast, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 zucchinis, peeled
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup chicken broth
½ cup greek yogurt
½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
½ teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • Use a peeler to thinly slice zucchini into "linguini" noodles. Set aside in a bowl and mix with salt. Let sit for 20 minutes to draw moisture out of the noodles. Drain the zucchini with a clean dish cloth or paper towels.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add in chicken breast, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until no longer pink. Add in zucchini noodles, cherry tomatoes, and dried basil. Cook for an additional minute and remove from heat. Set aside in a bowl.
  • Heat olive oil for for the creamy sauce in the skillet. Add in garlic cloves and cook for about 30 seconds. Add in chicken broth to cool skillet, and reduce heat to low. (This step is important: if skillet is too hot, the Greek yogurt will curdle, so allow it to cool down before adding it in).
  • Add in Greek yogurt, parmesan, and dried basil. Mix until well combined. Add in the chicken, zoodles, and tomato mixture. Mix together and then remove from heat.
  • Serve and garnish with fresh chopped basil, as desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 41 grams, Sugar 16 grams

PASTA WITH RED BELL PEPPER, MUSHROOM, AND ZUCCHINI



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Make and share this Pasta With Red Bell Pepper, Mushroom, and Zucchini recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 1h13m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 red bell pepper, sliced into 3/8 inch strips and strips halved
6 green onions, sliced (include some tender green tops)
1/4 lb mushroom, sliced
1 zucchini, sliced lengthwise, then sliced into 3/8 inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
salt
fresh ground black pepper
4 -5 basil leaves, chopped
8 ounces mostaccioli pasta, cooked and drained
1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
1/4 cup chopped parsley

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, warm oil over medium heat; add in bell pepper, onion, mushrooms, zucchini, and garlic.
  • Stir/saute until tender crisp, about 6-8 minutes.
  • Add in tomatoes, salt, pepper, and basil; cook until flavors are blended, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
  • Toss with pasta, oil, cheese, and parsley until well mixed.
  • Tranfer to a warm platter; serve immediately; top with more cheese, if desired.

FETTUCINE WITH CHICKEN AND BELL PEPPER CREAM SAUCE



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Chicken     Pasta     Sauté     Basil     Bell Pepper     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces skinless boneless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon butter
1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1 cup chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth
3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
8 ounces fettuccine
Additional grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until brown on both sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to plate. Add green and red bell peppers and onion to same skillet and sauté until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and crushed red pepper to skillet and sauté 4 minutes. Add whipping cream and chicken stock. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 8 minutes.
  • Cut chicken into strips and add to sauce. Simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Add basil and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese to sauce, stirring to incorporate. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain and return to pot. Add sauce and toss to coat. Serve, passing additional Parmesan separately.

CREAMY CHICKEN AND ROASTED RED PEPPER PASTA RECIPE



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This creamy, hearty pasta is ready in less than 30 minutes. With grilled chicken, roasted red peppers, and mozzarella cheese it's a dish everyone will love.

Provided by Camille

Categories     Main Course

Yield 4-5

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package bowtie pasta
4 Tablespoons butter
1 onion (diced)
3 cloves garlic (minced or crushed)
1 cup half and half (slightly warmed)
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 cup shredded Mozzarella
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cooked and cubed)
1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers (sliced)
1 Tablespoon chopped parsley - optional topping

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions. While it cooks, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook the onion and garlic till soft. Whisk in half and half and chicken broth. Stir in seasoned salt and mozzarella. Lower the heat to keep the sauce from boiling.
  • Add the chicken and red pepper slices to the sauce. Stir frequently and keep and eye on the heat so it doesn't boil. Drain the cooked pasta and stir it together with the sauce.
  • Add chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 2590 kcal, Fat 141 g, SaturatedFat 71 g, Cholesterol 538 mg, Sodium 6949 mg, Carbohydrate 194 g, Sugar 42 g, Protein 160 mg

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh vegetables, succulent chicken, and flavorful cheese will make all the difference in this dish. Choose organic and locally sourced ingredients whenever possible.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the chicken and vegetables, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly and will make them more likely to steam rather than sauté.
  • Cook the chicken until it is cooked through: Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) before adding it to the sauce.
  • Use a good quality white wine: The white wine used in this dish should be a dry wine with a light body. A Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio would be a good choice.
  • Don't boil the sauce: Once you add the cream to the sauce, bring it to a simmer over low heat. Do not boil the sauce, or the cream will curdle.
  • Serve immediately: This dish is best served hot, so prepare it just before you plan to eat it.

Conclusion:

This creamy linguini with chicken, zucchini, and red bell pepper is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. It is packed with flavor and is a great way to use up leftover chicken. Serve it with a side salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

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