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Chicken and Vegetables Pasta


This is a very healthy and versatile pasta recipe. You can replace mushroom and pepper with other vegetables such as steamed broccoli or asparagus. I recommend using fresh pasta and fresh lemon juice for this recipe.


Chicken and Vegetables Pasta
First saute the mushroom.

Chicken and Vegetables Pasta
Saute bell peppers.

Chicken and Vegetables Pasta
Add chicken and cook until done.

Chicken and Vegetables Pasta
Add Parmesan cheese and lemon juice, and adjust the seasoning.

Chicken and Vegetables Pasta
Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted boiling water. Finally, mix everything. Top with grated cheese and serve.


Chicken and Vegetables Pasta

Main Ingredients:

Pasta: 3/4 lb (350 gram), preferably fresh
Chicken breast: 1 half, cut into small pieces
Mushrooms: 1/2 lb, chopped
Yellow Bell pepper: 1/2, chopped
Green Bell pepper: 1/2, chopped
Red Bell pepper: 1/2, chopped
Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
Vegetable oil: 1+2 tbsp
Olive oil: 1 tbsp
Fresh lemon juice: 1 tbsp
Parmesan cheese: 1-2 tbsp, grated
Paprika: 1 tsp
Salt
pepper

Directions:

1. Rinse chicken breast under cold water, and pat dry. Cut into cubes.

2. Saute mushrooms in 1 tbsp oil until tender.

3. In a separate pan, saute peppers in 2 tbsp oil for 5 minutes.

4. Add garlics and saute for 2-3 more minutes.

5. Add cubed chicken breast, paprika, salt and pepper. Cook until done (about 5-10 minutes over medium-high heat).

6. Remove from the heat. Add mushroom, grated Parmesan cheese and lemon juice, and stir well. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

7. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.

8. Mix pasta, olive oil and chicken mixture well.

9. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and serve.

Published on November 19, 2009
Last edited on November 19, 2009
Herbs & Spices in this Recipe:

Paprika
Paprika

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Servings
 
2-3
Easiness
 
Intermediate
Prep Time
 
15 min
Cook Time
 
30 min
Ready in
 
45 min
2 Ratings
 
Average rating: 4.5


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