Pasta with chicken and vegetables

Pasta with chicken and vegetables

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Pasta with chicken and vegetables

 

A filling and gratifying dish, pasta with chicken and vegetables combines succulent pieces of chicken, colourful veggies, and tasty pasta with a delectable sauce. This adaptable recipe is great for informal get-togethers or hectic worknights because it’s very simple to prepare and can be tailored to your personal tastes. This recipe is sure to become a favourite in your repertoire, whether you’re wanting to impress guests with a savoury pasta dish or you just want to make something cosy for supper. Pasta with chicken and vegetables is a tasty and nutritious alternative that the whole family will like because of its well-balanced protein, carb, and vegetable content. So grab your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to enjoy a hearty and cosy pasta dish.

Ingredients:

  1. 8 oz (225g) pasta (such as penne or fusilli)
  2. 2 chicken breasts, diced
  3. 2 tablespoons olive oil
  4. 2 cloves garlic, minced
  5. 1 onion, chopped
  6. 1 bell pepper, sliced
  7. 1 zucchini, diced
  8. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  9. 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (such as oregano, basil, and thyme)
  10. Salt and pepper to taste
  11. Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
  12. Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

 

Instructions:

  1. Pasta should be cooked as directed on the package until it is al dente. After draining, set away.
  2. One tablespoon of olive oil should be heated over medium-high heat in a big skillet. Add the diced chicken breasts and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. After taking the chicken out of the skillet, set it aside.
  3. Add the last tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté for two to three minutes, or until the onion becomes transparent.
  4. Cook the diced zucchini and sliced bell pepper in the skillet for a further three to four minutes, or until they begin to soften.
  5. When the cherry tomatoes start to soften, add them to the skillet and simmer for a further two minutes.
  6. After cooking, add the chicken back to the skillet. Add salt, pepper, and dried Italian herbs to taste while seasoning the mixture. Toss to thoroughly mix in all the ingredients.
  7. When the pasta is ready, add it to the skillet and toss it all together until the pasta is thoroughly covered with the vegetable and chicken combination.
  8. If needed, adjust the seasoning by tasting it.
    If preferred, top the heated spaghetti with chicken and veggies with freshly chopped basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese.

 

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