Yield: 4

Easy 30-Minute Chicken Pasta Primavera Recipe

This 30-minute chicken pasta primavera recipe is a sure hit with your family! Fast and easy, it's loaded with chicken, vegetables, pasta, and plenty of cheese!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup carrots, chopped
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup green beans, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 8 oz dry pasta (preferred type)

Ganrish

  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan

Instructions

  1. Prepare pasta according to package directions.  Drain, saving 1/2 cup of the pasta water and set aside.
  2. Cut the chicken breasts into bite sized pieces or strips and season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat then place the chicken into the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes stirring regularly until lightly browned on the outside then remove from the pan. Cooking chicken
  4. Add the carrots to the pan and cook for 1 minute stirring regularly. 
  5. To the pan, add the green beans and cook an additional 1 minute.
  6. Add in the peas, garlic, and tomatoes and stir then top with chicken broth, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Vegetables in skillet
  7. Bring to a boil then add the chicken back into the pan for another 3-4 minutes or until cooked through.
  8. Mix in the cooked pasta and cheese and stir until the cheese has melted and the mixture is well combined.
  9. Serve with additional cheese and fresh chopped parsley as a garnish.Bowl of chicken pasta primavera

Notes

To make this vegetarian, leave out the chicken and substitute vegetable broth in place of the chicken broth.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 624Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 421mgCarbohydrates: 54gFiber: 5gSugar: 6gProtein: 49g