Chicken Primavera

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This creamy Chicken Primavera recipe is a fresh combination of vegetables, pasta, chicken and herbs in a light garlic Parmesan sauce. Serve the colorful, satisfying dish with a side of crusty garlic bread for the ultimate family-friendly meal. This easy Chicken Pasta Primavera is better than anything you'll find at the Olive Garden or Outback Steakhouse -- and it's ready in less than 40 minutes!

5
1/2 lb. dry penne pasta
1 c broccoli florets
1 T olive oil
8 oz boneless skinless chicken breast
Kosher salt and ground black pepper ( to taste )
3 T salted butter
2 cloves garlic
4 asparagus spears
1/2 c diced zucchini
1/4 c diced sweet bell pepper
8 cherry tomatoes
1/4 c chicken broth
1/2 c heavy cream
1/2 c finely grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 c frozen peas
1/4 c minced fresh chives
2 T chopped fresh basil
  • Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water for 1 minute less than al dente, according to package instructions (that was about 9 minutes total for my box of penne). During the final 3 minutes...

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Nutritions

Calories
642

Sodium
869mg
36% DV

Fat
45g
70% DV

Protein
27g
55% DV

Carbs
22g
7% DV

Fiber
7g
28% DV