Grilled Chicken, Penne & Veggies Recipe

Name: Grilled Chicken, Penne & Veggies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces penne pasta; 1 lb chicken breast; 14 ounces diced tomatoes; 4 ounces of sliced black olives; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, -crushed; 1 yellow pepper, sliced into thin strips; 2 small zucchini or 2 medium zucchini, cut into bite-sized chunks; 6 -8 ounces baby spinach leaves; parmesan cheese (sprinkle on top at table)

Servings: persons

1
Mix olive oil and pressed garlic together, and brush/smear onto chicken (both sides).
2
Grill chicken in olive oil and garlic.
3
(I do this indoors with my Calphalon grill pan).
4
When cooked through, remove chicken from pan/grill, and cut into strips.
5
Add zucchini cubes and pepper strips to the grill pan and sautee them in the juices from the chicken.
6
Meanwhile, boil the penne.
7
Sautee the spinich.
8
When veggies are cooked through, but still firm, add olives, spinich and chicken strips to the grill pan.
9
Mix together and keep over low heat while pasta finishes cooking.
10
Drain pasta and throw the veggie and chicken mixture into the pasta pot.
11
Serve with parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.
12
Enjoy!

570

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 8 ounces penne pasta, 1 lb chicken breast, 14 ounces diced tomatoes, 4 ounces of sliced black olives, and more.

Yes, Grilled Chicken, Penne & Veggies 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!

Grilled Chicken, Penne & Veggies

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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