Best 9 Easy Skillet Chicken Primavera Recipes

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If you are looking for a quick and easy dinner that is packed with flavor, look no further! Skillet chicken primavera is a delicious and nutritious meal that can be prepared in just 30 minutes. This classic Italian dish is made with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy sauce. It is a great way to get your family to eat their vegetables, and it is also a perfect meal for busy weeknights.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

EASY SKILLET CHICKEN PRIMAVERA



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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

½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 ¼ cups low-sodium chicken stock
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 bunch green onions, diagonally sliced
1 medium zucchini, quartered and sliced
2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato pesto
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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

EASY CHICKEN-PASTA PRIMAVERA



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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

4 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1 cup broccoli flowerets
1/2 cup 1/4-inch strips carrot
1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/3 cup ranch dressing
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon shredded fresh basil leaves or 1/8 teaspoon dried basil leaves

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.

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

EASY CHICKEN PRIMAVERA



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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

2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 medium red pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 Tbsp. water
2 pkg. (6 oz. each) OSCAR MAYER CARVING BOARD Flame Grilled Chicken Breast Strips
1 cup CLASSICO Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce
1 pkg. (9 oz.) refrigerated fettuccine, cooked, drained
1/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese

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

VELVEETA® EASY CHICKEN PRIMAVERA



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Chicken? Check. VELVEETA? Yup! Veggies? They're here too. Bonus: This simple skillet meal can be ready in just 30 minutes!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings, 1-1/3 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
3 cups water
1 pkg. (12 oz.) tri-colored rotini pasta, uncooked
2 cups broccoli florets
1/2 lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tsp. each black pepper and dried basil leaves
2 small tomatoes, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Cook and stir chicken in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 4 min. or until chicken is no longer pink.
  • Stir in water. Bring to boil. Add pasta; cook 8 min. or until tender.
  • Add broccoli, VELVEETA and seasonings; stir. Cook 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted, stirring frequently. Stir in tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 580 mg, Carbohydrate 49 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 30 g

CHICKEN FETTUCCINE PRIMAVERA



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Italian dinner ready in 25 minutes! Let Chicken Helper® and frozen vegetables speed up your preparation of this beautiful dinner meal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
2 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups hot water
1 box Chicken Helper™ fettuccine Alfredo
2 cups Frozen Broccoli Cuts
1 cup frozen sweet peas
1/2 cup julienne-cut carrots (from 10-oz bag)
Shredded fresh Parmesan cheese, if desired
Fresh basil leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into 1/2-inch pieces. In 12-inch skillet, melt margarine over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until outsides turn white.
  • Stir in milk, hot water, sauce mix and uncooked pasta (from Chicken Helper box). Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in frozen broccoli, frozen peas and the carrots. Return to boiling. Reduce heat. Cover; simmer 4 to 6 minutes longer or until pasta and vegetables are tender. Remove from heat; uncover (sauce will thicken as it stands). Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Garnish with basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 930 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

CREAMY CHICKEN PRIMAVERA RECIPE



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This tasty chicken pasta dish is perfect for an easy weeknight meal. Creamy chicken primavera is made with simple ingredients and fresh veggies and is ready to serve in 30 minutes.

Provided by Becky Hardin

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb. chicken breast (cubed)
8 oz of Penne Pasta
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup broccoli (cut into bite sized pieces)
1 cup carrots (sliced)
½ cup yellow onion (diced)
1 1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 medium tomatoes (diced)

Steps:

  • Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add in pasta and cook until al dente.
  • While pasta is cooking, in a large skillet or frying pan, add in olive oil and cook the chicken pieces.
  • Once chicken is thoroughly cooked, add in cream, parmesan cheese, butter, carrots , onion, broccoli, and seasonings. Stir on medium heat until sauce begins to boil. Once it begins to boil, turn down the heat and let the sauce simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in tomatoes, allowing them to simmer in the sauce for the last five minutes. Sauce will thicken as it simmers.
  • Remove from heat and garnish with parsley.
  • Serve immediately over cooked pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 796 kcal, Carbohydrate 54 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 48 g, SaturatedFat 27 g, Cholesterol 215 mg, Sodium 639 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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 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.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients prepped and measured. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling while you're cooking.
  • Choose the Right Pan: Use a large skillet that is big enough to hold all of the ingredients without overcrowding. A 12-inch skillet is a good option.
  • Don't Crowd the Pan: When you're cooking the chicken, make sure to give it enough space to brown properly. If you crowd the pan, the chicken will steam instead of brown.
  • Cook the Chicken in Batches: If you're using a lot of chicken, you may need to cook it in batches. This will help ensure that the chicken cooks evenly.
  • Use a Variety of Vegetables: Feel free to use any vegetables you like in this dish. Some good options include broccoli, zucchini, carrots, and bell peppers.
  • Don't Overcook the Vegetables: The vegetables should be cooked until they are tender but still have a bit of a crunch.
  • Use a Good Quality Parmesan Cheese: The Parmesan cheese is what really makes this dish special. Use a good quality cheese that has a strong flavor.
  • Serve Immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it is cooked. The pasta will start to absorb the sauce and become soggy if you wait too long.

Conclusion:

This easy skillet chicken primavera is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it can be made in under 30 minutes. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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