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Chicken Zucchini Pasta Skillet

Chicken Zucchini Pasta Skillet: Your New Weeknight Savior

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  • Author: Brenda
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Italian

Description

A delicious and healthy one-pan skillet meal featuring chicken, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and pasta, seasoned with Italian spices and garnished with Parmesan cheese. This dish is a perfect combination of protein, fresh vegetables, and comforting pasta.


Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 zucchinis
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 oz pasta (such as penne or fusilli)
  • Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Start by slicing the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Chop the zucchinis, halve the cherry tomatoes, and mince the garlic.

2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces, season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and cook until browned.

3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté. Toss in zucchinis and cherry tomatoes, cook until tender yet crisp.

4. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.

5. Once the vegetables are cooked and the chicken is tender, add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together.

6. Serve the chicken zucchini pasta skillet hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese.


Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier variation.

Fresh basil makes an excellent garnish addition.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg