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Chicken and Vegetable Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A flavorful and colorful pasta dish combining tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and herbs for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 10 ounces penne pasta

Chicken

  • 2 pieces chicken breasts (thinly sliced into strips)

Vegetables

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 red red onion (thinly sliced into strips)
  • 1 green green zucchini (trimmed, cut lengthwise, and sliced into half moons)
  • 1 yellow yellow zucchini (trimmed, cut lengthwise, and sliced into half moons)
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes

Herbs and Spices

  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 4 ounces parmesan cheese (freshly grated, about 1 cup)

Salt and Black Pepper

  • Salt
  • Black pepper

Instructions 

  • Mix herbs and spices in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper, cook in olive oil until lightly browned, then set aside.
  • Sauté garlic, onion, and zucchini for 2-3 minutes; add tomatoes and herbs, cook 1-2 minutes.
  • Return chicken to pan, add pasta, stir to combine, then mix in Parmesan and a splash of pasta water to melt cheese.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Chicken, Pasta, Vegetables