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Chicken Pasta Primavera

Chicken Pasta Primavera is loaded with fresh vegetables in a light, flavorful sauce. With the addition of chicken, it becomes a great protein-packed dinner.
Servings: 6 people
Print Recipe
Chicken Pasta Primavera on a wooden spoon
Prep Time:25 minutes
Cook Time:13 minutes
Total Time:38 minutes

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Shallow container
  • Large skillet
  • Cutting board and knife

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Cellentani Pasta
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 medium zucchini sliced
  • 1 medium yellow squash sliced
  • 1 cup asparagus cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup pasta cooking water
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Cook your pasta according to the directions on the packaging, ensuring you save a quarter cup of the cooking water, drain, and set aside.
  • In a shallow container, combine the flour, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Dredge the chicken into the flour mixture.
  • Heat your oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until both sides are golden brown, about 3-5 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and allow the chicken to rest for 3 minutes before slicing.
  • Add the bell pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, asparagus, and butter. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables soften. Mix in the tomatoes, peas, and garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Deglaze the pan with the white wine. Add in the chicken broth, pasta water, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese. Allow the sauce to simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the pasta and sliced chicken and serve with a sprinkling of fresh parsley.

Notes

To make it vegetarian, substitute the chicken with tofu or chickpeas, or omit the meat entirely. Tofu or chickpeas help maintain protein content.
You don’t have to use white wine; chicken broth is a great substitute and still delivers great flavor.
To add heat, use sliced Fresno chilies (seeded for less spice) or red pepper flakes.