Description
A delightful dish combining tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and pasta, perfect for a healthy meal in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., penne or fettuccine)
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, broccoli)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Start by cooking the pasta according to the package instructions. Once it’s finished, drain and set aside.
- Heat the skillet: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken: Add the sliced chicken to the skillet. Cook it until it is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the vegetables: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and mixed vegetables. Sauté them for about 5-6 minutes until tender.
- Combine all ingredients: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet along with the cooked pasta. Sprinkle in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and toss to combine.
- Serve hot: Serve the dish hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Notes
Feel free to mix and match your vegetables. Pair with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg