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Chicken Pasta Primavera

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: chicken, pasta

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
  • 1/2 lb carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 lb squash (yellow and/or zucchini). sliced
  • 1 bunch broccoli, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp freshly grated lemon zest
  • 1 tsp each black pepper and salt
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus extra for garnish
  • 1 lb Penne pasta, fully cooked and drained

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large skillet. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Add veggies and cook an additional 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add chicken stock, lemon juice and zest and salt and pepper. Bring to a slow boil and simmer for 5-7 minutes, until the liquid is reduced by half. Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan cheese and toss with cooked pasta. Garnish with additional Parmesan before serving.