Description
A delightful and nutritious dish featuring fusilli pasta, colorful vegetables, and creamy sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound fusilli pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- ½ cup diced zucchini
- ¼ cup asparagus tips
- ¼ cup diced green bell pepper
- 8 cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fusilli pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the chicken by slicing it into thin strips and seasoning with salt and black pepper.
- Cook the chicken in a skillet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the same skillet with the remaining olive oil for 30 seconds. Add broccoli, zucchini, asparagus, and bell pepper, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Build the sauce by adding the cherry tomatoes and Italian seasoning, then pour in the heavy cream and simmer for about 2 minutes.
- Combine the chicken and drained pasta with the sauce and vegetables, tossing until everything is well-coated and heated through for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For a lighter version, use half-and-half or a dairy-free cream alternative. Feel free to modify vegetables based on seasons or preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Pasta, Pasta Primavera, Quick Dinner Recipe, Chicken Pasta, Vegetable Pasta