Susans Chicken Vegetable And Angel Hair Pasta Recipes

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute chicken in 1 tablespoon oil for 4-5 minutes or until no longer pink; drain. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet over medium heat, cook carrots in remaining oil for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add broccoli and garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in the chicken, broth, cheese, basil and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-6 minutes or until vegetables are tender., Drain pasta; serve with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with additional cheese.

Steps:

• 1. VEGETABLES: Steam the vegetables in microwave (or steamer pan, if you prefer) in preparation to adding to sauce and set aside.
• 2. PASTA: Put the Pasta water on and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook while preparing the sauce. Do not over cook the pasta. NOTE: Angel Hair pasta cooks very quickly. It should not be over cooked as it waits for the sauce to become ready. It would be reasonable to add the pasta to the boiling water at about the time the chicken and celery are combined, so they are done at somewhat the same time. (See additional notes on the pasta below.)
• 3. SAUCE: Saute the chopped celery and onion in your favorite cooking fat until translucent. Then put in a bowl and set aside.
• 4. Place the cut up chicken in the pan used to saute the celery and onion, add the seasonings, and cook until tender. When tender, reintroduce the celery and onion to the chicken in the same pan. NOTE: You may also cook the chicken and then slice it, if your prefer -- just add it to the celery and onion when it is ready.
• 5. Add, butter and let it melt. (She tried to use less butter but it does not make the sauce properly without it -- she said it may be possible to use 1/2 cup of olive oil if you prefer, but she has never tried it.)
• 6. Add the chopped tomato, steamed vegetables, sprinkle the parmesan cheese, and gently toss to incorporate into the butter. Cook to thicken (butter and cheese) while gently stirring for about a minute -- do not overcook the chicken.
• 7. Pour chicken and vegetable sauce over the cooked and drained angel hair pasta, sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese and serve.
• 8. ADDITION NOTES ON THE ANGEL HAIR PASTA: 1. Fill sauce pan about half full of water to which you've added salt and a pat of butter. (Susan cooks her pasta in salt only, but, Marcia says that adding flavors to the pasta water really punches up the flavor of the whole dish.) 2. Add the pasta and cook until tender NOTE: The pasta can be added to hot water or cold, depending on your preference -- just make sure it comes to a boil at some point, and then turn down the heat to simmer until tender. 3. Discard excess water (some of the spices will go down the drain, but their job is done by then, anyway) 4. Cover the pasta with the prepared sauce. 5. Toss with two forks and serve warm

Steps:

• 1. Heat 1 Tbl oil in skillet and cook chicken pieces. Once cooked, set aside.
• 2. Heat remaining oil, add carrots and cook for 4 minutes. Then add broccoli and minced garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
• 3. Add cooked chicken pieces, chicken broth, basil and parmesan cheese to vegetable mix and stir and simmer for 4 minutes.
• 4. Cook pasta according to directions on package and drain.
• 5. Top noodles with chicken and veggie mix.
• 6. *If mixture is too dry, you can always add more chicken broth.

Steps:

• Heat 1 Tbsp.
• oil in medium skillet over medium heat; add chicken.
• Cook, stirring, until chicken is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
• Remove from skillet and drain on paper towel.
• Begin heating water for pasta.
• Heat remaining oil in same skillet and add onion and green pepper.
• Cook for about 3 minutes.
• Add frozen vegetables and garlic.
• Cook, stirring, for 5-7 minutes.
• Cook pasta according to package.
• While pasta is cooking, add chicken broth, basil, salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese to skillet and stir to combine.
• Return chicken to skillet; reduce heat and simmer for 4 minutes.
• Drain pasta and place in large serving bowl.
• Top with chicken and vegetable mixture and serve immediately, with extra parmesan cheese for sprinkling.

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Saute veggies, basil, and garlic in oil over medium-high heat.
• Combine broth, starch, and salt, then stir into vegetables. Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, then cook and stir 3-5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in tomatoes.
• Top pasta with veggie mix or stir all together, then top with parmesan cheese.
• Sprinkle individual servings with red pepper, black pepper, or pine nuts, or just leave as is!

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, saute the mushrooms, carrots, snow peas, yellow pepper, basil and garlic in oil for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. , In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth and salt until smooth; gradually stir into the vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender and sauce is thickened., Remove from the heat; stir in tomatoes. Drain pasta; divide among four plates. Top with vegetable mixture; sprinkle with cheese.