Easy Chicken Pasta Primavera
Easy Chicken Pasta Primavera is a delicious weeknight dinner recipe that's loaded with veggies and super simple to make!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 3 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 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)
Instructions
- 1
Cook the pasta according to package directions till al dente.
- 2
Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper.
- 3
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.
- 4
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.
- 5
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.
- 6
Top with grated parmesan and serve immediately.