Craving a cozy and comforting meal that’s bursting with Italian flavors? Look no further than our delicious Italian Chicken Vegetable Pasta recipe. This hearty dish combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, al dente pasta, and a savory Italian-inspired sauce for a satisfying dinner that everyone will love.
Title: Italian Chicken Vegetable Pasta
Ingredients:
– 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 medium yellow onion, diced
– 3 cloves of garlic, minced
– 1 red bell pepper, sliced
– 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 zucchini, diced
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon dried basil
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1 24 oz jar of marinara sauce
– 8 oz penne pasta
– Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
– Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
2. In the same skillet, add a bit more olive oil if needed and sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the sliced bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and diced zucchini to the skillet. Cook the vegetables until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.
4. Sprinkle dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper over the vegetables. Stir well to combine and allow the flavors to meld for a minute.
5. Pour the marinara sauce over the vegetable mixture in the skillet. Stir everything together and let it simmer for about 10 minutes over low heat.
6. Meanwhile, in a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
7. Once the sauce has simmered and thickened slightly, add the cooked chicken back into the skillet. Stir everything together and let it heat through.
8. To serve, spoon the Italian Chicken Vegetable Pasta over the cooked penne pasta. Top with a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves for a burst of flavor.
