Fresh Veggie and Chicken Pasta Recipe

Name: Fresh Veggie and Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta; 3 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves, about 1 pound; 1 ¼ teaspoons salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 5 garlic cloves, sliced; 1 (28 ounce) canplum tomatoes with juice, broken up with a spoon; 1 medium zucchini, trimmed (quartered lengthwise and sliced); 1 medium yellow sweet pepper, cored and seeded (cut into strips); 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; ½ cup fresh basil leaf, chopped; 14 lb bocconcini (small fresh mozzarella balls, quartered)

Servings: persons

1 lb penne pasta
3 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves, about 1 pound
1 ¼ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil
5 garlic cloves, sliced
1 (28 ounce) canplum tomatoes with juice, broken up with a spoon
1 medium zucchini, trimmed (quartered lengthwise and sliced)
1 medium yellow sweet pepper, cored and seeded (cut into strips)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons tomato paste
½ cup fresh basil leaf, chopped
14 lb bocconcini (small fresh mozzarella balls, quartered)

1
Lightly coat grill rack or grill pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2
Heat grill or grill pan to medium high.
3
Cook pasta following package directions.
4
Season chicken with 1/4 t of the salt and 1/4 t of the pepper.
5
Grill chicken, about 6 minutes per side until cooked through.
6
Set aside to cool slightly, then cut into thin strips.
7
When pasta is done, drain and toss in a bowl with 2 T of the oil.
8
Set aside.
9
Heat remaining 2 T oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat.
10
Add garlic; cook 1 minute.
11
Add tomatoes with their juice, zucchini and yellow pepper; cook 3 more minutes.
12
Add vinegar, tomato paste, remaining 1 t salt and 1/4 t pepper; cook 3 minutes.
13
Stir in chicken and heat through.
14
Remove from heat.
15
Toss sauce with pasta, basil and mozzarella and serve.

887

kcal

Calories

Fat

129

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb penne pasta, 3 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves, about 1 pound, 1 ¼ teaspoons salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Fresh Veggie and Chicken Pasta 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.

Fresh Veggie and Chicken Pasta

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