Description
Chicken Primavera is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with colorful vegetables in a creamy pasta, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 0.25 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 0.5 cup diced yellow onion
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 beefsteak tomatoes, diced
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Begin by bringing 4 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Once it’s bubbling, add the penne pasta and cook until it reaches al dente, usually 8 to 10 minutes.
- Sauté the Chicken: While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Toss in the cubed chicken breasts and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Make the Sauce: Once the chicken is ready, add the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, butter, sliced carrots, diced onion, broccoli florets, kosher salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir together and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Simmer and Combine: Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Drain the penne pasta, reserving a little pasta water to adjust consistency if needed.
- Final Touches: Stir in the diced beefsteak tomatoes and let them simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Toss the cooked penne with the sauce until coated, adding reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Serve Warm: Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnishing with extra Parmesan cheese or fresh herbs as desired.
Notes
Consider variations like vegan substitutes or additional vegetables to customize the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 150mg