Description
A delightful dish combining tender chicken and vibrant vegetables with your favorite pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta by boiling water in a large pot. Add your chosen pasta and cook according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the chicken in a large skillet with olive oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
- Add garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Sauté the vegetables (bell pepper, zucchini, broccoli) for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Combine everything by adding cherry tomatoes and cooked pasta. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, topped with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Notes
Feel free to customize the vegetables or make it vegetarian by omitting chicken and adding extra veggies or tofu.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chicken pasta, primavera, Italian, healthy recipe, quick dinner