Description
A quick and delicious creamy chicken pasta dish with fresh vegetables, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, broccoli, carrots)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and mixed vegetables to the skillet, cooking until vegetables are tender, about 4-5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, then stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, mixing until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper, then add the cooked pasta, tossing to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
Use heavy cream for a rich texture. Best eaten fresh but can be refrigerated for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg