Best Spicy Chicken Penne Recipes

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PENNE WITH SPICY CHICKEN SAUSAGE, BEANS, AND GREENS



Penne with Spicy Chicken Sausage, Beans, and Greens image

Sweet grape tomatoes, peppery arugula, and creamy goat cheese get tossed with spicy chicken sausage, pasta, and cannellini beans for a flavor packed treat.

Provided by amanda1432

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces penne pasta
4 links spicy chicken andouille sausage
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, crushed
⅓ cup pesto
½ cup white wine
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, undrained
3 cups torn arugula leaves
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 ounces crumbled goat cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place penne in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until evenly brown. Cool and slice.
  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, and cook the garlic 1 minute, until lightly browned. Mix in sausage, pesto, and white wine. Cook and stir until heated through. Mix in beans with liquid and arugula, and cook until arugula is wilted. Stir in the tomatoes, and cook until heated through. Toss with pasta, season with salt and pepper, and top with goat cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 696.5 calories, Carbohydrate 66.4 g, Cholesterol 89.1 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 32.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 837 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

SPICY CAJUN CHICKEN AND PENNE PASTA



Spicy Cajun Chicken and Penne Pasta image

I cook at a local diner,this recipe is a big hit.

Provided by bobbie brown

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 c chicken, cooked
2 jar(s) alfredo sauce,15 ounces each
1 medium onion,peeled, chopped
1/2 c mushrooms,chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 tsp garlic powder
1 c milk
1/2 c parmesan cheese
1 c salsa, chunky
1 Tbsp cajun seasoning, or to taste
2 dash(es) red pepper flakes,or to taste
2 dash(es) salt and pepper,or to taste
2 Tbsp margarine,or butter
8 c penne pasta,cooked and drained

Steps:

  • 1. In large sauce pan melt butter,saute mushrooms,onion,green pepper.
  • 2. Add chicken,alfredo sauce,milk,parmesan cheese,salsa,and seasonings.Stir,Heat through,serve over pasta.

SPICY CHICKEN TENDERS WITH BLUE CHEESE PENNE PASTA



Spicy Chicken Tenders With Blue Cheese Penne Pasta image

Why this recipe thrills me? A perfect blend of flavors plus heat: zesty, tender chicken glazed in tangy Frank's hot sauce and cooled with béchamel-blue cheese coated pasta. Adapated from a Guy Fieri recipe.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons celery salt
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
2 lbs chicken tenders or 2 lbs turkey breast tenderloins, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons canola oil
8 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups skim milk
3/4 cup plus 4 tablespoons blue cheese, divided
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 cup frank's hot sauce, warmed
2 tablespoons kosher salt (not table salt)
2 lbs penne rigate
1/4 cup chopped roma tomato

Steps:

  • For the dry rub: In a small bowl, mix together the dry spices and season turkey tenders. Cover with plastic wrap and place into refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • For the bechamel: In a large saute pot over medium heat, add butter and oil. Warm until the butter melts then whisk in flour, until mixture is smooth. Slowly add skim milk with whisk, breaking down solids. When all the milk is added, slightly simmer for 10 minutes and then whisk in 3/4 cup blue cheese and nutmeg. Hold warm.
  • Preheat grill or cast iron skillet to high.
  • Add chicken tender pieces and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, or juice runs clear. Remove from grill, toss in warmed hot sauce, and hold warm.
  • In a large pot heat 2 gallons of water to boil, and add 2 tablespoons kosher salt. Add pasta and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente.
  • Toss drained pasta with blue cheese bechamel sauce, next remove chicken tenders from hot sauce and toss in pasta and bechamel. Garnish with Roma tomatoes and remaining blue cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 773.6, Fat 20.4, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 95.4, Sodium 2904.1, Carbohydrate 98.2, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 3.9, Protein 46.6

SPICY CHICKEN PENNE



SPICY CHICKEN PENNE image

Categories     Pasta     Dinner     Simmer

Yield servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

12oz uncooked penne
1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 lb chicken breast (cubed)
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 tsp minced garlic
2 cup alfredo sauce
1 sbsp chipotle in adobo sauce
2 tsp chili powder
2 tbsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp salt
1 pkg soft bacon bits

Steps:

  • Cook penne following package directions. While penne is cooking, heat oil in large deep skillet and cook chicken. Remove to a plate. Reduce heat to medium, add onion and cook until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir remaining ingredients. Cook until simmering, then add chicken. Add penne to skillet and mix well.

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