Chicken Pasta Primavera
A vibrant and healthy pasta dish loaded with fresh vegetables and tender chicken, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 8 oz rotini pasta
Protein
- 1 lb chicken breast, boneless and skinless
Vegetables
- 1 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 each zucchini, diced
- 1 each red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish
- optional Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook in a skillet with 1 tbsp olive oil until golden and cooked through, then rest and slice.
- Sauté garlic in remaining olive oil, add vegetables, and cook until tender-crisp.
- Combine cooked pasta with vegetables, add cherry tomatoes, and season to taste. Cook briefly to blend flavors.
- Top with sliced chicken, sprinkle Parmesan, garnish with basil if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon or a drizzle of balsamic vinegar before serving.