Chicken pasta primavera is a classic Italian dish with a vibrant medley of fresh vegetables, tender chicken, and a creamy sauce coating al dente pasta. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner or a special occasion lunch. It's a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking; for example, you can switch up the vegetables, use different pasta shapes, or make the sauce thicker or thinner. The result will be a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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CHICKEN PASTA PRIMAVERA
Ready in under an hour, this pasta and veggie dish is perfect for any night of the week!
Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen
Categories Healthy Chicken Pasta Recipes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For sauce, in a small saucepan heat oil over medium. Add onion and garlic; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in cauliflower and broth. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 15 minutes or until tender; cool slightly. Transfer to a food processor. Add the water, cheese, salt and black pepper. Cover and process until smooth.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli and sweet pepper the last 5 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water.
- Coat a 10-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium. Add chicken; cook 10 minutes or until done (165 degrees F), turning once. Stir in sauce and pasta mixture. Heat through, stirring in enough of the reserved pasta cooking water if needed to reach desired consistency. Serve topped with basil and, if desired, lemon zest and additional cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 451 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 88.2 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 41.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 527.2 mg, Sugar 9 g
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!
Provided by Katie Hale
Categories Pasta
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain, saving 1/2 cup of the pasta water and set aside.
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite sized pieces or strips and season with salt and pepper.
- 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.
- Add the carrots to the pan and cook for 1 minute stirring regularly.
- To the pan, add the green beans and cook an additional 1 minute.
- Add in the peas, garlic, and tomatoes and stir then top with chicken broth, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- Bring to a boil then add the chicken back into the pan for another 3-4 minutes or until cooked through.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and cheese and stir until the cheese has melted and the mixture is well combined.
- Serve with additional cheese and fresh chopped parsley as a garnish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 624 calories, Carbohydrate 54 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 109 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 23 grams fat, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 49 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 421 grams sodium, Sugar 6 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams unsaturated fat
EASY CHICKEN PASTA PRIMAVERA
Easy Chicken Pasta Primavera is a delicious weeknight dinner recipe that's loaded with veggies and super simple to make!
Provided by Richa Gupta
Categories Main
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook the pasta according to package directions till al dente.
- Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper.
- Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan and slide in the chicken breast. Cook on both sides for 4-5 minutes each till the chicken breast is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken breast and let it rest. Once rested for 4-5 minutes, slice the breast or cut it into small bite sized pieces based on your preference and set aside while you cook the pasta.
- In the same pan, add the remaining oil and garlic. Saute the garlic till fragrant and add broccoli and asparagus. Cook on medium high heat for 2-3 minutes and add the remaining vegetables. Saute the vegetables for another 2-3 minutes and add the cooked pasta, italian seasoning blend, salt, pepper and heavy cream. Toss everything well till the cream coats the pasta and mix in the chicken.
- Top with grated parmesan and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 544 kcal, Carbohydrate 62 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 115 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
EASY CHICKEN-PASTA PRIMAVERA
Love fettuccine? Check out this version with chicken and veggies and all the trimmings!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package--except add broccoli and carrot 1 minute before fettuccini is done.
- While fettucine is cooking, heat oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken and garlic in oil 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is no longer pink in center; remove from heat.
- Stir dressing, cheese and basil into chicken. Toss with fettucine and vegetables.
CHICKEN PASTA PRIMAVERA
"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
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.
CHICKEN PASTA PRIMAVERA
Make and share this Chicken Pasta Primavera recipe from Food.com.
Provided by SweetySJD
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti.
- While spaghetti is cooking, in a saucepan, combine soup, water, lemon juice, basil, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir in vegetables, bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 3-5 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in chicken; heat through.
- Drain spaghetti, add to chicken mixture and toss to coat.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.8, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 80.6, Sodium 300.5, Carbohydrate 22, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.7, Protein 32.6
PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH CHICKEN
Canned soup, frozen vegetables and other kitchen staples bring this popular family meal together in no time. Simply add a green salad and some garlic bread, and dinner is ready.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the soup, water, lemon juice, basil, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir in vegetables; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , Stir in chicken; heat through. Drain spaghetti; add to chicken mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 526mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
EASY SKILLET CHICKEN PRIMAVERA
Great served over noodles, spaetzle, mashed potatoes, or rice! Versatile recipe to suit your taste!
Provided by vog2009
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pan-Fried
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Whisk together flour, parsley, and basil in a medium bowl. Add chicken strips and toss until well coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook, turning occasionally, until lightly browned on the outside and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add chicken stock, mixed vegetables, grape tomatoes, green onions, zucchini, and pesto. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 60.8 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 26.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 544 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
CHICKEN PASTA PRIMAVERA
Make dinnertime easier with our tasty Chicken Pasta Primavera! This Healthy Living Chicken Pasta Primavera recipe is ready to enjoy in under 20 minutes.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Healthy Living Dinner Recipes
Time 17m
Yield Makes 3 servings, 1-1/3 cups each.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook and stir vegetables in hot oil in large skillet on medium heat 5 min. or until crisp-tender.
- Add chicken and linguine; cook an additional 2 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 480 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 24 g
CHICKEN 'N PASTA PRIMAVERA
Slices of chicken and a blend of veggies are simmered until just done in a creamy Alfredo sauce with fettuccine.
Provided by Bird's Eye
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Birds Eye®
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes or until almost done. Remove chicken from pan.
- Add Recipe Ready Primavera Blend and cook, stirring frequently, 5 minutes or until just tender. Stir in pasta sauce and bring to a boil. Add fettuccine and chicken and toss to coat.* Serve, if desired, with additional parmesan cheese and season with black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 585.3 calories, Carbohydrate 53.1 g, Cholesterol 83.5 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 35.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 669.1 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
SKILLET CHICKEN PASTA PRIMAVERA
Yes, it's hard to believe how easy this creamy, veggie-packed chicken pasta is to make, or that you need only one skillet to make it, but what will surprise you most is how much your family will love it.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Season chicken with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.
- In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is browned on both sides and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet. Add onion; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add garlic and lemon peel; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until fragrant.
- Add broth; heat to boiling. Stir in pasta, carrots, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook 11 minutes. Uncover; add asparagus and cooked chicken. Cover and cook 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and asparagus is just tender.
- Stir in cubes of cream cheese, the Parmesan cheese and lemon juice until smooth. Add frozen peas; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until peas are heated through and sauce is creamy.
- Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Sauce will continue to thicken as it stands.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 630, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 6 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1400 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1/2 g
GARLIC CHICKEN PRIMAVERA RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
EASY CHICKEN PRIMAVERA
Turning your favorite pasta dish into creamy chicken primavera is as easy as adding flavorfully seasoned and ready-to-serve chicken breast strips.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 15m
Yield Makes 4 servings, 2 cups each.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place broccoli and red peppers in large skillet. Add water; cover.
- Cook on medium heat 8 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add chicken and sauce; cook, uncovered, 2 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.
- Place hot fettuccine in large serving bowl. Add chicken mixture; mix lightly. Top with the cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 1730 mg, Carbohydrate 43 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 38 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh vegetables. If you can't find fresh vegetables, frozen vegetables will work just as well.
- If you don't have white wine, you can substitute chicken broth or vegetable broth.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to this recipe, such as broccoli, zucchini, or mushrooms.
- If you want a creamier sauce, you can add 1/2 cup of heavy cream or sour cream to the sauce.
- Serve this dish over your favorite pasta, such as spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne.
Conclusion:
Chicken Pasta Primavera is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with fresh vegetables and tender chicken, and the creamy sauce is simply irresistible. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table!
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