Easy Pasta Primavera for Two
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Easy Pasta Primavera for Two
Description
Easy Pasta Primavera for Two features penne pasta cooked until tender and tossed with sautéed chicken breast pieces. Vegetables including diced bell pepper and introduced garlic provide a fresh base. These ingredients simmer together with canned diced tomatoes with green chilies and a combination of dried herbs such as basil, rosemary, thyme, and garlic powder. The result is a thickened, saucy mixture that clings to the pasta for each bite.
The texture contrasts with tender cooked pasta, softer vegetables cooked just to soften, and moist, cooked chicken. The Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top adds a salty, nutty finish that complements the tomato-based sauce. This meal is a compact, straightforward pasta dish that blends protein and vegetables in one skillet preparation.
Suitable for a quick dinner for two, this recipe requires only common ingredients and basic steps with no special equipment. It serves as a well-rounded plate without complicated sauces or preparation.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 chicken breast cubed, small; about 8 ounces; boneless
- salt
- 1 bell pepper any color) diced small, large
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 diced tomatoes with green chilies 14-ounce can
- 1/4 teaspoon basil dried
- 1/4 teaspoon rosemary dried crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded, 1 oz
Instructions
- Put a medium pot of salted water on to boil for the pasta and cook pasta according to package instructions.
- While your pasta is cooking, in a large skillet, over medium to medium-high heat, melt butter. Add chicken breast, sprinkle with salt, and cook until cooked through. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
- Return pan to heat and add bell pepper and garlic. Cook over medium heat for 4 to 6 minutes, until vegetables just begin to soften.
- Add tomatoes and spices, bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture becomes thick and saucy, about 6 to 10 minutes (different brands of tomatoes will vary). Stir in cooked chicken and simmer for 1 minute more or until chicken is hot.
- Stir in cooked pasta, dish up, and top with Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 446 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 446kcal | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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