Best 9 Penne With Chili Chicken And Prawns Recipes

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Pasta blended with chicken and prawns is a classic combination that can be prepared in various ways. Penne with chili chicken and prawns is a delightful dish that combines the flavors of spicy chili, succulent chicken, and juicy prawns, tossed together with penne pasta in a rich sauce. This dish can be enjoyed as a hearty and flavorful meal that is perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a main course for special occasions. With its vibrant colors and delicious taste, this recipe is sure to impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY SHRIMP & PENNE PASTA



Spicy Shrimp & Penne Pasta image

I created this creamy pasta dish when I needed to use up some marinara. Red pepper flakes give it a little heat, which my family loves. It's super versatile, so try it with chicken, or simply stir in some fresh basil, too. -Lorri Stout, Gaithersburg, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups uncooked penne pasta (about 12 ounces)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 pounds uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
4 cups chopped fresh spinach

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain., In a large skillet, heat 1/2 tablespoon each butter and oil over medium-high heat. Saute 1 pound shrimp with 1/4 teaspoon pepper flakes until shrimp turns pink, 3-5 minutes. Remove from pan; repeat., In same skillet, combine marinara sauce and cream; bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir in spinach until wilted. Add pasta and shrimp; toss and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 206mg cholesterol, Sodium 723mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PENNE WITH SHRIMP BROCCOLI & CHILI OIL



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Wheat Penne Pasta with Fresh Garden Vegetables, Shrimp and Sauteed in Chili Oil. Tossed with Fresh Herbs and Asiago-Parmesan Cheese.

Provided by Potagekempcc

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons fine sea salt
1 lb whole wheat penne (al dente)
3/4 lb fresh broccoli florets
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 green bell pepper (Medium Diced)
2 serrano chili peppers (Minced)
1/2 cup red onion (Sliced Thin)
2 fresh garlic cloves (Chopped)
2 cups grape tomatoes
3/4 lb shrimp (P&D 31-41)
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
1/4 cup white zinfandel wine
1 lemon, juice and zest
1 lemon (Sliced)
1 cup asiago-parmesan cheese (Shaved)
1/4 cup Italian parsley (Chopped)
3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves (Chopped)
2 teaspoons chili-flavored olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring 4-quarts water to a full boil and add 1-tablespoon fine sea salt. Add penne pasta and cook until al dente about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat, drain and hold warm.
  • Bring 4-6 quarts water to a full boil and add remaining fine sea salt. Add broccoli florets and blanch for 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat, drain and hold warm.
  • In a large Saute pan heat 3-tablespoons olive oil. Add bell pepper, serrano pepper, red onion, garlic, tomatoes, shrimp and old bay seasoning. Saute 3-4 minutes or until shrimp are cooked.
  • Add white Zinfandel wine and reduce by one-half.
  • In a large bowl toss pasta, broccoli florets, shrimp, lemon juice, lemon zest, asiago-parmesan cheese, olive oil, chili oil and fresh chopped herbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve on warm plates and garnish with lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 702, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 107.2, Sodium 3993.8, Carbohydrate 101, Fiber 12.5, Sugar 4.4, Protein 32.6

CHICKEN AND SHRIMP PENNE RECIPE - (4.8/5)



Chicken and Shrimp Penne Recipe - (4.8/5) image

Provided by Treebs

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package uncooked penne pasta
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
5 slices bacon
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (26 ounce) jar spicy red pepper pasta sauce
1/2 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
1 fresh red chile pepper, finely chopped
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1.Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place penne pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain. 2.Place chicken, bacon, and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook 10 minutes, until bacon is evenly brown and chicken juices run clear. Drain grease. 3.Mix pasta sauce into skillet. Continue cooking until sauce is heated through. Mix in shrimp. Cook 2 minutes, or until shrimp are opaque. Stir in chile pepper. Toss with cooked pasta and 1/2 the Parmesan cheese just before serving. Garnish with remaining Parmesan.

PENNE WITH CHILI, CHICKEN, AND PRAWNS



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A lovely spicy, EASY, fresh, tomatoey pasta dish with lots of kick! Pasta, chicken, bacon, and shrimp combined with chili come together as my all time favourite pasta dish! I have estimated the ingredients, as I usually just throw it all together.

Provided by LOVELYLIV

Categories     Italian Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package uncooked penne pasta
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
5 slices bacon
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (26 ounce) jar spicy red pepper pasta sauce
½ pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
1 fresh red chile pepper, finely chopped
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place penne pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  • Place chicken, bacon, and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook 10 minutes, until bacon is evenly brown and chicken juices run clear. Drain grease.
  • Mix pasta sauce into skillet. Continue cooking until sauce is heated through. Mix in shrimp. Cook 2 minutes, or until shrimp are opaque. Stir in chile pepper. Toss with cooked pasta and 1/2 the Parmesan cheese just before serving. Garnish with remaining Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 584.7 calories, Carbohydrate 56.5 g, Cholesterol 152.7 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 45.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1151.7 mg, Sugar 9 g

PENNE WITH CHILI, CHICKEN, AND PRAWNS



Penne with Chili, Chicken, and Prawns image

A lovely spicy, EASY, fresh, tomatoey pasta dish with lots of kick! Pasta, chicken, bacon, and shrimp combined with chili come together as my all time favourite pasta dish! I have estimated the ingredients, as I usually just throw it all together.

Provided by LOVELYLIV

Categories     Italian Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package uncooked penne pasta
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
5 slices bacon
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (26 ounce) jar spicy red pepper pasta sauce
½ pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
1 fresh red chile pepper, finely chopped
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place penne pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  • Place chicken, bacon, and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook 10 minutes, until bacon is evenly brown and chicken juices run clear. Drain grease.
  • Mix pasta sauce into skillet. Continue cooking until sauce is heated through. Mix in shrimp. Cook 2 minutes, or until shrimp are opaque. Stir in chile pepper. Toss with cooked pasta and 1/2 the Parmesan cheese just before serving. Garnish with remaining Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 584.7 calories, Carbohydrate 56.5 g, Cholesterol 152.7 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 45.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1151.7 mg, Sugar 9 g

BAKED PENNE WITH GREEN CHILES



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This baked pasta dish is the result of playing around in the kitchen one day and merging two beloved cheesy dishes: chiles rellenos and pasta al forno. It's creamy with some heat and tang, but nothing overwhelming.

Provided by Kathy Brennan

Categories     Dinner     Pasta     Cheese     Chile Pepper     Cheddar     Bake     Milk/Cream     Small Plates     Kid-Friendly

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
One 15-ounce (425-g) can crushed tomatoes
One 4-ounce (115-g) can diced green chiles, drained
2 cups (230 g) shredded sharp Cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
1 heaping tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper
1 pound (455 g) penne or ziti
1 cup (100 g) freshly grated Pecorino or Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C), with a rack in the middle position. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, in a 13 by 9-inch (33 by 23-cm) baking dish, stir together the milk, cream, tomatoes, chiles, Cheddar, and mustard. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and some pepper, then set the tomato mixture aside.
  • When the water boils, season it generously with salt; it should taste like seawater. When it returns to a boil, add the pasta, quickly stir to separate the noodles, then cover the pot. When the water returns to a boil again, uncover and boil the pasta until very al dente, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain the pasta thoroughly, then pour the noodles on top of the tomato mixture and toss to combine. Gently "shake" the dish to distribute the ingredients, then top evenly with the Pecorino.*
  • Bake until bubbling and lightly browned, about 12 minutes. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
  • Make Ahead
  • Prepare to * without preheating the oven, then keep, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month. Bake, covered, at 350°F (175°C) until hot, about 30 to 60 minutes (if frozen), uncovering for the last 10 minutes or so.
  • Staggered
  • Serve hot or warm. It will keep, loosely covered, in a 200°F (90°C) oven for up to 2 hours.

CHICKEN PENNE IN SMOKY CHILI CREAM SAUCE



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To reduce calories, fat and sodium, you can opt for a light Alfredo sauce. For a spicier dish, increase the amount of chipotle chiles. Recipe is from Family Circle. I like to use "Recipe#111347" for the prepared alfredo sauce.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
1/3 cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 cups prepared alfredo sauce
1 tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 slices cooked bacon, heated in microwave and chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook penne following package directions; drain.
  • While penne is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for about 4 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Remove to a plate and reserve.
  • Reduce heat to medium.
  • Add onion to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  • Stir in the Alfredo sauce, chipotle, chili powder, maple syrup and salt.
  • Cook over medium-high heat until bubbly.
  • Stir in the chicken.
  • Place the pasta back into the pot and stir in the Alfredo and chicken mixture.
  • Spoon pasta onto a large serving platter and garnish with the bacon and cilantro.

CHILI CHEDDAR PENNE



Chili Cheddar Penne image

There's plenty of saucy, cheese flavor in Chili Cheddar Penne, from Aaron Werner of Madison, Wisconsin. Taco seasoning and canned chilies give it a zippy Southwestern flare. Make it as spicy as you like by using mild or hot chilies and regular or spicy taco seasoning. Make this dish as spicy as you like by using mild or hot chilies, as well as regular or spicy taco seasoning. Save the rest of the taco seasoning packet to use for another dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/3 cups uncooked penne pasta
4 teaspoons butter
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
4 teaspoons taco seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup frozen corn, thawed
2/3 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
Sliced avocado, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Reduce heat to medium. Stir in the cheese, taco seasoning and salt. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Drain pasta; stir into cheese sauce. Cook and stir for 3 minutes or until heated through. , Stir in the corn, tomatoes and chilies just until combined. Garnish with avocado if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

THAI-STYLE CHICKEN AND PRAWN FRIED NOODLES (PAD THAI) RECIPE BY TASTY



Thai-Style Chicken And Prawn Fried Noodles (Pad Thai) Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: thai fish sauce, tamarind paste, light brown sugar, lime, vegetable oil, eggs, chicken breasts, raw prawn, spring onions, chilli, fresh coriander, garlic, flat rice noodle, bean sprout, roasted peanut, lime wedge

Provided by Evelyn Liu

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons thai fish sauce
3 tablespoons tamarind paste
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
½ lime, juiced
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 eggs, beaten
2 chicken breasts, finely sliced
½ lb raw prawn, shelled and patted dry
2 spring onions, finely sliced
1 chilli, finely sliced
⅔ cup fresh coriander, finely chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, crushed
3 ½ cups flat rice noodle, cooked
1 cup bean sprout
1 handful roasted peanut, roughly chopped
lime wedge, to serve

Steps:

  • Combine the tamarind, fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice with 1 tbsp water and set aside.
  • Cook the eggs in 1 tablespoon of oil and set aside.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the frying pan. Sear the chicken until golden and cooked through.
  • Add the prawns to the pan, and cook for about 2 minutes or until they just turn red.
  • Tip in half of the spring onions, chili, half the coriander, and garlic. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then set aside
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in the wok, then add the noodles and bean sprouts. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until the noodles have separated and everything is heated through.
  • Add the chicken, prawns, eggs and tamarind sauce. Toss with the noodles until well-coated.
  • To serve, scatter over the roasted peanuts, remaining spring onions, coriander leaves, and lime wedges.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 854 calories, Carbohydrate 91 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 51 grams, Sugar 12 grams

Tips:

  • If you don't have chili chicken, you can use any other type of cooked chicken. Just be sure to season it well.
  • You can also use any type of cooked prawns in this recipe. Just be sure to thaw them before cooking.
  • If you want a spicier dish, you can add more chili powder or cayenne pepper to the sauce.
  • If you want a creamier sauce, you can add a dollop of heavy cream or sour cream.
  • This dish can be served over rice, pasta, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

This penne with chili chicken and prawns is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. It is packed with flavor and can be easily customized to your own liking. So next time you are looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try.

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