Description
A delicious and colorful dish combining tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and pasta in a creamy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or any pasta of your choice)
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until no longer pink.
- Add garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the broccoli, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes, and cook until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, and mix well until the sauce thickens.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the chicken and vegetable mixture.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve warm.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a plant-based cream. Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or asparagus.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Chicken Pasta, Primavera, Quick Dinner, Italian Recipe, Pasta Dish