Description
A comforting chicken pasta dish with fresh vegetables in a creamy sauce that clings to every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 8 ounces pasta (like penne or rotini)
- 2 cups mixed fresh vegetables (like bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots)
- 1 cup cream or creamy dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken breast and season with salt and pepper, cooking until browned and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes).
- Sauté the mixed vegetables until tender.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet, allowing it to absorb flavors.
- Pour in the cream and toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve warm, garnishing if desired.
Notes
Be mindful of timing when adding cream to achieve a smooth texture. Don’t rush the browning of the chicken for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 100mg