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Chicken Pasta Primavera Recipe
This Chicken Pasta Primavera recipe comes together in just 30 minutes and is packed with tender chicken, fresh veggies, and a delicious cream sauce.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 Marsha McDougal📖 budgetbytes
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- ●cutting board
- ●bowl
- ●skillet
- ●pot
- ●colander
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Pound
2
Place both chicken breasts on a cutting board, cover them with plastic wrap or parchment paper, then use a rolling pin or the flat side of a meat tenderizer to gently pound the thicker side of the chicken breast until the entire breast is an even thickness from one end to the other (about 1/2 inch thick).
3
Season
4
Mix the seasoning together in a small bowl (½ tsp oregano, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp garlic powder, and ¼ tsp black pepper) Season the chicken breasts on both sides with the seasoning.
dried oregano, divided ($0.10)1 tspsalt, divided ($0.03)1 tsp½ tsp garlic powder ($0.05)garlic, minced ($0.16)2 cloves
5
Cook
6
Heat a large deep skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once the skillet is hot, cook the chicken breasts on both sides until cooked through and the internal temperature is 165°F.
olive oil ($0.44)2 Tbsp
7
Boil
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While the chicken is cooking, prepare the pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta in a colander and set it to the side.
9
Saute
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Once the chicken is cooked, remove the chicken to a separate plate and cover with foil to keep warm. In the same skillet add the butter and minced garlic. Sauté the garlic for about ⏱️ 30 seconds. Now add the sliced tomatoes and zucchini. Sauté the veggies for ⏱️ 2 minutes.
butter ($0.25)2 Tbsp½ tsp garlic powder ($0.05)garlic, minced ($0.16)2 cloveszucchini, sliced and halved ($0.75)1
11
Stir
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Next add in the rest of the seasoning (½ tsp oregano, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper). Then pour in the chicken broth. Stir everything together and cook for ⏱️ 1-2 minutes.
dried oregano, divided ($0.10)1 tspsalt, divided ($0.03)1 tsp
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Combine
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Now add in the parmesan cheese and heavy cream. Stir together to combine. Then add in the frozen peas and cooked pasta. Stir everything together and continue to cook for 1-2 more minutes, then turn the heat off.
heavy cream ($1.18)1 cup
15
Slice the cooked chicken breasts on a cutting board and serve on top of the pasta primavera. Garnish with more parmesan cheese and fresh parsley (optional). Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
calories
749 kcal
fat Content
42 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
4 g
sodium Content
1118 mg
protein Content
40 g
carbohydrate Content
53 g
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