Pasta Primavera with Chicken
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch cubes1/4 teaspoon saltdash black pepper2 medium carrots, sliced diagonally1 cup chopped sweet bell peppers, color of choice1/2 cup chopped onion1 12-oz. package frozen broccoli, thawed2 cloves garlic, minced2/3 cup reduced sodium, fat-free chicken broth1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided12 oz. angel hair pasta, ww used in recipe
Sprinkle cubed chicken with salt and pepper. Toss.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat; add chicken. Cook, stirring, until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.
Heat remaining oil in same skillet. Begin heating water for pasta. Add carrots, peppers, and onion to skillet; cook, stirring, for 4 minutes. Add broccoli and garlic; cook, stirring, for 2 more minutes.
Cook pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, add chicken broth, basil, and half of Parmesan to skillet. Reduce heat and simmer for 4 minutes, covered.
Drain pasta. Place in a large serving bowl. Top with chicken and vegetables. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan over top. Serve immediately.
Serving Size: Makes 6 servings
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DBEAU57.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat; add chicken. Cook, stirring, until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.
Heat remaining oil in same skillet. Begin heating water for pasta. Add carrots, peppers, and onion to skillet; cook, stirring, for 4 minutes. Add broccoli and garlic; cook, stirring, for 2 more minutes.
Cook pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, add chicken broth, basil, and half of Parmesan to skillet. Reduce heat and simmer for 4 minutes, covered.
Drain pasta. Place in a large serving bowl. Top with chicken and vegetables. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan over top. Serve immediately.
Serving Size: Makes 6 servings
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DBEAU57.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 424.2
- Total Fat: 10.9 g
- Cholesterol: 29.9 mg
- Sodium: 531.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 56.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 8.2 g
- Protein: 23.2 g
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