Chicken and Pasta With Vegetables |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 18 Minutes |
Ready In: 33 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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This is a quick and easy chicken pasta dish that's perfect for those busy weeknights. Serve with a light green salad for the ultimate meal. Ingredients:
1/2 (16-oz.) package farfalle (bow-tie pasta) |
1 pound chicken breast tenders |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 pound fresh asparagus |
1/4 cup chopped green onions (about 2 onions) |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 medium-size red bell pepper, cut into thin strips |
1 (10-oz.) jar sun-dried tomato pesto |
1/4 cup (1 oz.) shredded parmesan cheese |
2 to 3 tbsp. sliced ripe black olives (optional) |
Directions:
1. Prepare farfalle according to package directions.
2. Cut chicken tenders into bite-size pieces, and sprinkle with salt and freshly ground pepper. Sauté chicken in 2 Tbsp. hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 6 to 7 minutes or until done.
3. Meanwhile, snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus. Cut asparagus into 2-inch pieces.
4. Sauté onions in 2 Tbsp. hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes or until softened. Increase heat to medium-high, add asparagus and bell pepper, and sauté 5 to 6 minutes.
5. Stir in pesto. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat; stir in pasta and chicken, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and, if desired, sliced black olives. Serve immediately.
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