Easy Chicken Pasta Primavera
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4.8
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
3 Servings
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Calories
544 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Easy Chicken Pasta Primavera
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Easy Chicken Pasta Primavera is a delicious weeknight dinner recipe that's loaded with veggies and super simple to make!
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Ingredients
- 1/2 pound fusilli pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 boneless skinless chicken breast
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup diced zucchini
- 1/4 cup asparagus tips
- 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
- 8 Cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese for topping
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Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions till al dente.
- Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper.
- Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan and slide in the chicken breast. Cook on both sides for 4-5 minutes each till the chicken breast is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken breast and let it rest. Once rested for 4-5 minutes, slice the breast or cut it into small bite sized pieces based on your preference and set aside while you cook the pasta.
- In the same pan, add the remaining oil and garlic. Saute the garlic till fragrant and add broccoli and asparagus. Cook on medium high heat for 2-3 minutes and add the remaining vegetables. Saute the vegetables for another 2-3 minutes and add the cooked pasta, italian seasoning blend, salt, pepper and heavy cream. Toss everything well till the cream coats the pasta and mix in the chicken.
- Top with grated parmesan and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
544kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
62g
(21%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
75mg
(25%)
Sodium
115mg
(5%)
Potassium
734mg
(21%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1185IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
56.2mg
(62%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 544 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 544kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 115mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 734mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1185IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 56.2mg | 62% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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12 reviews
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