Pasta with Vegetables and Grilled Chicken

Name: Pasta with Vegetables and Grilled Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 4 oz of whole wheat pasta - I used spaghetti; 2 oz of green peas - I used snap sliced in 1 pieces; 1/2 Tbsp. of Olive Oil; 1/2 Tbsp of Butter; 1/2 of med. Zucchini cut into moon shapes; 1/2 Red Onion - halved or quartered; 1/2 Red Sweet Pepper - Cored seeded and diced; 1/2 cup Cherry Tomato - I used one med. tomato sliced; 1 Tbsp. Parmesan Cheese; 12 oz Boneless Chicken Breast - 6 oz each

Minutes to Prepare: 10
Minutes to Cook: 15

Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

4 oz of whole wheat pasta - I used spaghetti2 oz of green peas - I used snap, sliced in 1" pieces1/2 Tbsp. of Olive Oil1/2 Tbsp of Butter 1/2 of med. Zucchini cut into moon shapes1/2 Red Onion - halved or quartered1/2 Red Sweet Pepper - Cored, seeded and diced1/2 cup Cherry Tomato - I used one med. tomato sliced1 Tbsp. Parmesan Cheese12 oz Boneless Chicken Breast - 6 oz each

Directions

In a large pot heat water to cook pasta. When water boils add pasta and beans. Cook for about 7 - 10 minutes or until pasta is done. Drain in colander and set aside.

Mean while heat grill on medium heat and grill chicken. Cook until done, about 10 minutes. Slice into strips.

In a large skillet, add olive oil and butter. Add zucchini,onion, pepper and cook until tender, about 5minutes. Add tomato, stir in pasta and bean mixture, chicken and heat till warm. Sprinkle with cheese and I added some fresh basil from the garden for extra flavor.

If pasta seems dry, add a little bit more olive oil.

Enjoy!

Serving Size: 2 HUGE plates

Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SHELBSYD.

Servings Per Recipe: 2

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