Quick and Easy Chicken Veggie Pasta
This time of year, I know we’re all trying to eat more veggies. But it’s cold outside and pasta tastes so good, especially when there’s melted cheese coating every bite. Between the broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, green onions, and baby spinach, there are plenty of veggies so you don’t have to feel guilty about eating cheesy pasta when you’re trying to stick to those resolutions. The chicken vegetable pasta recipe takes just 15 minutes to cook and can be enjoyed on its own or with a simple green side salad.
Chicken and Veggie Pasta Ingredients
This is a very flexible recipe that can be made using nearly any veggie you have on hand! However, for this exact recipe you’ll need the following:
Penn pasta Broccoli and / or cauliflower florets Olive oil Chicken breasts Carrots Green onions Spinach Salt and pepper Shredded mozzarella Shredded Parmesan
How to Make Chicken and Veggie Pasta
This recipe is as simple as boiling pasta and adding broccoli and cauliflower florets for a few minutes at the end! Here are the basic recipe steps: It’s an easy family-friendly recipe that is perfect for busy weeknights and sneaks in more vegetables than you’d think!
Ingredient Swaps to Try
I use recipes like this chicken vegetable pasta when I am trying to clean out my pantry and fridge. This pasta is very flexible and forgiving! Some optional tweaks and substitutions include:
Rather than penne pasta, use rotini, ziti, small shells, wheels. Healthy bonus points if you use whole-wheat pasta variations Use a white or yellow onion rather than green Swap the baby spinach for kale Add fresh basil or cilantro if you have it on hand Omit the cheese altogether, use only one kind, or use less of both the mozzarella and the Parmesan Add lemon zest, lemon pepper seasoning, or a spritz of lemon juice. (If that sounds good to you, try Lemon Pepper Basil Chicken and Pasta) Up the veggie quotient by adding bell peppers, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, zucchini, or yellow squash Add more plant-based protein with edamame, peas, or garbanzo beans
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