Best Spicy Cheesy Chicken Pasta Primavera Recipes

EASY 30-MINUTE CHICKEN PASTA PRIMAVERA RECIPE

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.

SKILLET CHICKEN PASTA PRIMAVERA

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.

CHICKEN PASTA PRIMAVERA

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.

CHICKEN AND PENNE PRIMAVERA

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.

CHICKEN PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• 1. Garlic Cream Sauce: Drizzle a little olive oil in pan, add garlic and saute for just a moment or two so as not to burn the garlic. Add the flour, cooking for a moment. Then add the half and half, wine, and spinach to the flour mixture. Bring to a boil. Add Parmesan and stir until blended. Set aside.
• 2. Primavera: Cut chicken breast so they are even thickness and take the tips off. Save the extra bits for another dish.
• 3. Add to a bowl with a little bit of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Coat evenly and then grill. Cut into chunks.
• 4. Dice or chop your veggies and saute in a little bit of olive oil, salt, and pepper until they are soft. You can use other favorite veggies like zucchini and yellow squash, broccoli. Ideas are unlimited. If your kids don't like those then dice them finer. I am not a fan of zucchini or the squash but I can tolerate them cut small. :)
• 5. Mix together your cooked pasta, cooked chicken chunks and veggies and the sauce. Spread into a baking dish and cover with cheese.
• 6. Bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees or until cheese is brown and dish is bubbly hot.