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Chicken Primavera

Chicken Primavera is a light and savory dish loaded with vibrant vegetables and flavored with fresh garlic and basil. A perfect summer supper!

Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Marinating
3 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs
Servings: 6
Calories: 517 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Italian , International

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken breasts
  • our balsamic marinade
  • 2 teaspoons fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoons olive oil
  • 3 medium tomatoes diced, or sliced cherry tomatoes
  • 1 crookneck yellow squash diced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bullion
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons heavy cream optional
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil
  • 1 cup parmesan fresh grated, divided
  • 1 pound pasta

Instructions

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  1. About 2 to 3 hours before serving, place chicken in marinade in the fridge.
  2. 30 minutes before serving: In a large skillet, over medium heat, sauté the minced garlic in oil. Add the diced tomatoes, squash, chicken broth, chicken bullion, and salt and pepper. If using, stir in heavy cream and a little parmesan cheese once the chicken broth is bubbling. While that is cooking, boil pasta according to package directions.
  3. Grill chicken over medium heat. When fully cooked, slice into long strips.
  4. When the squash is fully cooked, remove the fry pan from heat and toss in the fresh basil. Layer each bowl with noodles, a scoop of the primavera sauce, sliced grilled chicken, and top with the parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • If you are able to use garden tomatoes and/or squash, do it! The summer flavor of garden fresh tomatoes can't be beat.
  • If you are able to use garden tomatoes and/or squash, do it! The summer flavor of garden fresh tomatoes can't be beat.
  • Make this pasta primavera with whole wheat noodles for extra fiber and nutrients.
  • Make this pasta primavera with whole wheat noodles for extra fiber and nutrients.
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  • I love using fresh herbs from my garden, but you can find beautiful summer herbs in the grocery store in the produce section. Fresh is definitely best in this recipe.
  • I love using fresh herbs from my garden, but you can find beautiful summer herbs in the grocery store in the produce section. Fresh is definitely best in this recipe.
  • We love grilling our chicken on the outdoor grill, but you can certainly cook it on grill pan inside or even in bake in the oven.
  • We love grilling our chicken on the outdoor grill, but you can certainly cook it on grill pan inside or even in bake in the oven.

Nutrition Information

Calories 517kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 61g (20%) Protein 41g (82%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 90mg (30%) Sodium 484mg (20%) Potassium 849mg (24%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 868IU (17%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 238mg (24%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 517

% Daily Value*

Calories 517kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 61g 20%
Protein 41g 82%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Sodium 484mg 20%
Potassium 849mg 18%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 868IU 17%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 238mg 24%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.