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Creamy, Spicy Chicken Pasta with Summer Vegetables

A delightful blend of creamy sauce, spicy chicken, and fresh summer vegetables tossed with pasta for a satisfying meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Chicken
  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 1 lb chicken breast diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for cooking
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes adjust to taste
Vegetables
  • 1 cup zucchini sliced
  • 1 cup bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup spinach fresh
Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Cook the Chicken
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
Sauté the Vegetables
  1. Add zucchini, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes to the skillet with the chicken. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Make the Creamy Sauce
  1. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Pour in the heavy cream and add parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked pasta and spinach to the skillet, tossing to combine everything well. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 4gSugar: 5g

Notes

Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes. You can also substitute other summer vegetables as desired.

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