Zesty Chicken Pasta Recipes

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ZESTY CHICKEN AND PASTA

If getting your kids to eat broccoli seems impossible, try our veggies and chicken pasta. Ready in a flash, it can fit into a smart eating plan. Mission possible.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield Makes 6 servings, 1 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 8



Zesty Chicken and Pasta image

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1/4 cup dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 min. or until done. Add vegetables and parsley; cook 5 min. or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture and remaining dressing. Top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g

1 pkg. (8 oz.) fusilli pasta, uncooked
1/2 cup KRAFT Lite House Italian Dressing, divided
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups small broccoli florets
1 large red pepper, chopped
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

ZESTY COLD CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

A quick, easy, tasty, and colorful chicken pasta salad that looks as great as it tastes. Serve at room temperature or cool for at least 1 hour.

Provided by Krysie

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 23m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8



Zesty Cold Chicken Pasta Salad image

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Mix mayonnaise, lemon pepper seasoning, and dried mustard together in a large bowl. Mix in cherry tomatoes, peas, and chicken. Fold in rotini. Sprinkle paprika over salad before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.7 calories, Carbohydrate 69.3 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1102.4 mg, Sugar 12.8 g

1 (8 ounce) package rotini pasta
1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
½ teaspoon dried mustard
24 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained
2 (5 ounce) cans chicken packed in water, drained
1 pinch paprika

ONE-PAN TOMATO & SPINACH CHICKEN PASTA

You only need 1 pan to cook this easy pasta dish with chicken breast, tomatoes, and spinach

Provided by Swanson®

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9



One-Pan Tomato & Spinach Chicken Pasta image

Steps:

  • Season the chicken as desired. Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until well browned, stirring often. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
  • Add the onion to the skillet and cook until tender-crisp, stirring occasionally. Add the wine and heat to a boil, stirring to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, Swanson® Chicken Broth, penne and water and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook for 10 minutes or until the penne is tender, stirring occasionally. Return the chicken to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Stir in the spinach and cook for 1 minute or until the spinach is wilted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 kcal, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 45 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1531 mg, Fat 10 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

10 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
0.25 cup red wine
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano, undrained
1 cup Swanson® Chicken Broth
4 ounces uncooked penne pasta
0.75 cup water
4 cups baby spinach

ZESTY CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Combining the coolness of a salad and the zesty seasonings of pizza, this salad is perfect for a summer get together. Megan Moore, Memphis, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15



Zesty Chicken Pasta Salad image

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain well. In a large serving bowl, combine the cheese, chicken, peppers, mushrooms, olives, green onions, pepperoni and pasta. , In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Toss before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 415mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

1 package (12 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta
2 cups cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
6 green onions, sliced
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni, halved
1/2 cup canola oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

ZESTY CHICKEN AND PASTA

this is a colourful and delightful chicken recipe that is great as leftovers, served as a cold, antipasto dish.

Provided by smellycat

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8



Zesty Chicken and Pasta image

Steps:

  • Cook and stir chicken in 1/4 cup of the dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat for 4 minutes or until no longer pink.
  • Add broccoli, onion, red pepper and parsley, cook until tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Toss with pasta and remaining 1/4 cup dressing. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537.9, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 63.3, Sodium 469.6, Carbohydrate 63.2, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 4.7, Protein 33.5

1 lb chicken breast, chopped
1/2 cup light Italian dressing
2 cups broccoli
1 small onion, sliced
1 large red pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
450 g linguine, cooked
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated

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