Chicken Primavera
Chicken Primavera is a tasty and easy-to-make dish with chicken, pasta, and veggies cooked together in one pot. You sear the chicken, sauté garlic and veggies, then add pasta, broth, and cream. After cooking, mix in Parmesan cheese and herbs. Let it rest, sprinkle with parsley, and enjoy! Optionally, have garlic bread on the side for extra yumminess. It's a delicious and simple meal that's perfect for dinner!
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Cutting board
- Chef's knife
- Garlic press
- Grater for Parmesan cheese
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 bell pepper sliced
- 1 zucchini sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 8 ounces penne or your favorite pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs oregano, thyme, basil
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
- Garlic bread for serving (Optional)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken pieces with salt and black pepper.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken pieces until golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Saute Aromatics and Vegetables: In the same pot, add minced garlic and diced onion. Saute until softened.
- Add sliced bell pepper, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes. Cook until vegetables are tender.
- Cook Pasta: Stir in the pasta, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Add Chicken Back: Return the seared chicken to the pot.
- Season and Finish: Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and dried Italian herbs.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish and Serve: Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
- Serve hot, optionally with garlic bread on the side.
Notes
- Customize the vegetables based on what's in season or your personal preferences.
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half or milk instead of heavy cream.
- Experiment with different pasta shapes for added visual appeal.
- The garlic bread complements the dish well; consider it for an extra indulgence.