Saturday, November 18, 2017

Chicken & Zucchini Penne Skillet

this was fantastic!  So delicious and I got to use one of my new toys - Pampered Chef slicer.  Substitutions are always welcome to meet your dietary needs.  We use gluten-free pasta and sometimes it isn't the same style.  I used our Avocado Oil instead of the olive oil.  We also use almond milk.  We didn't add the tomato (I don't really care for them).  Below is the original recipe - modify as needed.


Ingredients:

10 oz penne pasta
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 3/4 Tbsp Onion Onion Seasoning
2 medium zucchini, sliced
1 1/2 c 2% milk, warmed
1 pkt Artichoke & Spinach Warm Dip Mix
2 c shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 med tomato, seeded and chopped, optional

Instructions:

1.  Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.

2.  Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.  Add chicken and Onion Onion Seasoning; salt and pepper as desired.  Saute until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes.

3.  Stir in zucchini; saute 2-3 minutes.  Stir in pasta, milk and Artichoke & Spinach Warm Dip Mix.  Bring to a simmer.  Simmer 2-3 minutes.


4.  Remove from heat.  Stir in cheese and tomatoes; salt & pepper as desired.  Serve immediately.  Sauce will thicken upon standing.

Makes 6 servings.  Serve with Mini Onion Monkey Bread.

Make Ahead & Freeze:  Prepare step 1; rinse with cold water and toss with 1 tablespoon oil.  Place in a quart freezer bag.  Combine step 2 ingredients in a quart freezer bag.  Place both bags and unopened Artichoke & Spinach Warm Dip Mix in a gallon freezer bag.  Seal well, label and freeze.  Thaw completely.  Continue with step 2.



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