Cheesy Chicken Pasta Primerva Recipe

Name: Cheesy Chicken Pasta Primerva
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 (12 ounce) bag penne pasta; 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen mixed vegetables; ½ cup pasta water; ½ cup chicken broth; ½ cup milk; ⅓ cup sun-dried tomato pesto; 4 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 -2 cup mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

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First of all, you will want to cut up chicken in bite size pieces.
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(You can do either cubes or thin slices) Then you'll cook the chicken in a skillet in olive oil.
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Season the way you like to.
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Meanwhile, boil pasta in pot of water seasoned with salt until al dente.
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Drain and set aside.
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Once chicken is browned on all sides, toss in the bag of frozen vegetable blend, season some more, cover and let it simmer/cook until vegetables are semi-soft and well heated through.
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Drain the water out of the skillet.
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In small sauce pan, melt butter until creamy and soft.
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Add in flour.
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Mix until blended well.
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Pour in pasta water, chicken broth, and put in pesto.
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Mix until blended well again.
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Add Milk.
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Stir until bubbly and hot.
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Toss pasta & chicken/vegetable blend.
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Pour sauce on top, stir until well blended.
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Pour into baking pan (I used 9x13).
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Top with mozzerala cheese, a thin layer will do.
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Bake at 400 degrees for 5-10 minutes just until cheese is very melted.

556

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 (12 ounce) bag penne pasta, 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen mixed vegetables, ½ cup pasta water, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Chicken Pasta Primerva falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cheesy Chicken Pasta Primerva

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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