Best 8 Chicken And Penne Primavera Recipes

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Chicken and penne primavera is a classic pasta dish that brings together the flavors of tender chicken, vibrant spring vegetables, and a creamy sauce. With its origins in Italy, the dish has gained popularity worldwide and become a favorite choice for home cooks and families. The versatility of chicken and penne primavera allows for creative variations, making it a perfect canvas for culinary experimentation. Whether you prefer a light and fresh sauce or a more decadent and rich flavor, there's a recipe out there to suit every palate. With a few simple ingredients and some easy-to-follow steps, you can create a delicious and satisfying dish that will leave your family and friends asking for more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

PERSONAL PENNE PRIMAVERA



Personal Penne Primavera image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped red onion
3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup sliced mushrooms
2 cooked chicken breast halves, diced (about 2 cups)
1 cup diced roasted red peppers
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup freshly chopped basil leaves

Steps:

  • Cook penne according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook 3 minutes, until soft. Add broccoli, carrots and mushrooms and cook 3 minutes, until mushrooms soften. Add chicken, red peppers, tomatoes, and broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in penne and peas cook 2 minutes to heat through and season, to taste, with salt and black pepper. Transfer mixture to a serving plate and top with Parmesan and basil.

GARLIC CHICKEN PRIMAVERA RECIPE BY TASTY



Garlic Chicken Primavera Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, garlic, chicken breasts, asparagus, cherry tomato, carrot, pepper, salt, penne pasta, parmesan cheese

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
2 cups asparagus, chopped
1 cup cherry tomato, halved
1 cup carrot, sliced
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups penne pasta
1 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over high heat. Cook garlic and chicken until no pink is showing.
  • Add asparagus, tomatoes, carrots, salt, and pepper, cooking for about 2 minutes.
  • Add pasta and parmesan, stirring until cheese is melted and evenly distributed.
  • Serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 929 calories, Carbohydrate 133 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 56 grams, Sugar 8 grams

CREAMY CHICKEN PRIMAVERA



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A creamy homemade sauce seasoned with basil and garlic coats this terrific combination of leftover chicken, pepper strips and pasta. "I love to make this dish...it's fast and easy," reports Lisa Dato of Franklin Park, Illinois.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup julienned sweet red pepper
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped green onions
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 grilled boneless skinless chicken breast halves, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
Hot cooked angel hair pasta

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the red pepper, mushrooms, onions and garlic in butter. Add the cream, basil, chicken and salt; cook and stir until slightly thickened. Serve over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 602 calories, Fat 57g fat (35g saturated fat), Cholesterol 230mg cholesterol, Sodium 197mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

PENNE PRIMAVERA



Penne Primavera image

A great, flavorful pasta dish for the summertime when you don't want something heavy.

Provided by calead910

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Pasta Primavera Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 cups broccoli florets
1 medium carrot, julienned
2 cups vegetable broth
1 (8 ounce) package penne pasta
½ cup frozen peas
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat. When garlic is tender, remove from skillet and set aside. Place the broccoli and carrot in the skillet, and cook 2 minutes, just until heated through.
  • In a pot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Stir in the penne pasta and heated crushed garlic clove. Cook for 5 minutes, or until pasta is almost al dente. Remove and discard garlic clove.
  • Transfer the partially cooked pasta and broth to the skillet. Mix in the peas. Cover skillet, and continue cooking 10 minutes over medium heat, or until pasta is al dente and vegetables are tender. Toss with the Parmesan cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.6 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 14.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 426.6 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

CHICKEN PASTA PRIMAVERA



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"This colorful combination of chicken, pasta and vegetables is very popular at my house," notes Raelynn Bulkley from Pleasant Grove, Utah. Coated in a creamy sauce, the made-in-minutes meal is sure to be well-received at your house, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli-cauliflower blend, thawed
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute chicken in butter until chicken is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the vegetables and cream; cook until vegetables are tender. , Drain pasta. Add the pasta, cheese, salt and pepper to skillet; cook and stir until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580 calories, Fat 30g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 151mg cholesterol, Sodium 1027mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

CREAMY PENNE PASTA PRIMAVERA



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Asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and carrots are tossed in a delicious and rich cream sauce.

Provided by gretchen

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Pasta Primavera Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups penne pasta
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
3 carrots, cut into strips
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup heavy whipping cream
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat-high heat; saute asparagus and carrots until tender yet firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and garlic; saute until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir Parmesan cheese, cream, and black pepper into vegetable mixture until cheese melts and sauce is smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Add pasta to sauce and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.3 calories, Carbohydrate 65.1 g, Cholesterol 66.1 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

CHICKEN PENNE PRIMAVERA



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This one-dish meal is lemony, creamy, vegetable-y, and delicious. The amounts (and even types) of vegetables could be changed depending on your tastes. Just leave out the chicken to make this meal vegetarian.

Provided by Tee Lee

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups whole wheat penne, uncooked
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 lb asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup baby carrots, halved
1 cup broccoli floret
1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
1/2 tablespoon italian seasoning
1/2 lb mushroom, quartered
1/4 cup frozen sweet peas (or fresh)
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 lemon, juice and zest of
1/4 cup dry white wine or 1/4 cup chicken stock
1 1/2 cups whole milk or 1 1/2 cups 2% low-fat milk
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 cup cold water
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Heat large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to pan, season chicken breasts with lemon-pepper seasoning and add chicken to pan.
  • Cook chicken 5 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear, and set cooked chicken aside, let cool and cut into slices.
  • In a large stockpot cook pasta according to directions on package.
  • Add 2 more tablespoons olive oil to pan, along with asparagus, carrots and broccoli.
  • Stir in remaining lemon pepper and Italian seasonings, and cook about 4 minutes, until vegetables are cooked through but still slightly crisp.
  • Add mushrooms, peas and garlic, then remove from heat.
  • Add lemon juice and zest, cool 1-2 minutes (so milk won't curdle), then add wine, milk and cornstarch mixed with water.
  • Return to burner and heat to boiling for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat, add cheese, pasta and chicken, mix well and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.5, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 76.8, Sodium 222.4, Carbohydrate 53.3, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 6, Protein 41

CHICKEN AND PENNE PRIMAVERA



Chicken and Penne Primavera image

Looking for a filling pasta recipe for dinner? Then check out this Italian- style cheesy pasta and chicken breasts dish that's made easily on a stove top in just 30 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups uncooked penne or mostaccioli pasta (5 1/4 oz)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup sliced zucchini
1 cup sliced yellow summer squash
1 cup cut (2 inch) fresh asparagus spears
1/2 cup reduced-fat Italian dressing
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 1/3 oz)
Coarsely ground black pepper, if desired

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, in 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown on outside and no longer pink in center.
  • Stir in zucchini, squash and asparagus. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Stir pasta into chicken mixture. Stir in dressing and basil; cook until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with cheese and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 610 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before starting, gather and prep all ingredients and equipment. This streamlines the cooking process and reduces the risk of mistakes.
  • Marinate the Chicken: Marinating the chicken in a mixture of olive oil, herbs, and spices adds flavor and moisture. You can marinate it for a few hours or overnight.
  • Cook the Pasta Al Dente: Pasta should be cooked to an al dente texture, meaning it still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked pasta becomes mushy and can make the dish less enjoyable.
  • Use Fresh Vegetables: Fresh vegetables add vibrant colors, flavors, and nutrients to the dish. Select seasonal vegetables for the best taste and quality.
  • Saute the Vegetables Properly: Saute the vegetables over medium heat until they are tender-crisp. This preserves their texture and flavor.
  • Deglaze the Pan: After cooking the chicken, deglaze the pan with a bit of white wine or broth. This helps release the browned bits and adds flavor to the sauce.
  • Use High-Quality Olive Oil: Extra virgin olive oil is the best choice for this recipe. It adds a rich flavor and aroma to the dish.
  • Season to Taste: Always taste the dish and adjust the seasonings accordingly. This ensures that the flavors are balanced and harmonious.

Conclusion:

Chicken and Penne Primavera is a versatile and flavorful pasta dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering. With its tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and creamy sauce, it's a dish that everyone will enjoy. The tips provided above will help you create a delicious and satisfying meal that's sure to impress your family and friends.

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