Chicken-Pasta Primavera

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Servings: 1 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A vibrant, vegetable-loaded pasta dish with tender chicken and a light garlic sauce
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This Chicken-Pasta Primavera is a bright, colorful meal that celebrates fresh seasonal vegetables. Tender chicken breast is paired with crisp broccoli, sweet onions, and aromatic garlic, all tossed with al dente pasta. The dish offers a satisfying balance of textures and flavors, making it a perfect weeknight dinner solution. It’s light yet hearty enough to feel like a complete meal. Ideal for busy evenings when you crave something healthy, delicious, and quick to prepare. The simplicity of the ingredients allows their natural flavors to shine through.

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Chicken-Pasta Primavera

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 32.6

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This Chicken-Pasta Primavera is a bright, colorful meal that celebrates fresh seasonal vegetables. Tender chicken breast is paired with crisp broccoli, sweet onions, and aromatic garlic, all tossed with al dente pasta. The dish offers a satisfying balance of textures and flavors, making it a perfect weeknight dinner solution. It&# 226;ÂÂs light yet hearty enough to feel like a complete meal. Ideal for busy evenings when you crave something healthy, delicious, and quick to prepare. The simplicity of the ingredients allows their natural flavors to shine through.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add chopped chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add chopped onion and garlic to the skillet, sautéing until softened and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  5. Toss in the chopped broccoli and cook for another 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
  6. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining completely.
  7. Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the chicken and vegetables.
  8. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to create a light sauce.
  9. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs to taste.
  10. Serve immediately while hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 32.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.3g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 21.1mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 7.0g3%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g8%
Sugars 2.1g
Protein 2.1g5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, pasta, primavera, broccoli, onion, garlic, italian, vegetables, easy dinner, weeknight meal, healthy, light, fresh, quick, simple, family friendly
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