Chicken Pasta Primavera Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

12 oz cavatappi pasta or 12 oz fusilli
2 green onions
4 tsp olive oil
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-in . pieces
salt and pepper
1 garlic clove, crushed with press
1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium red pepper, thinly sliced (about 4-6 oz)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaf, thinly sliced

Directions:

Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling on high. Add pasta and cook as label directs. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. Return pasta and reserved cooking water to saucepot.
Meanwhile, slice green onions; reserve 2 tablespoons sliced dark green tops for garnish. In 12-inch slillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil on medium-high heat until hot. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Add chicken to skillet and cook 7 minutes or until chicken is browned and no longer pink throughout, stirring occasionally. Transfer chicken to medium bowl; set aside.
To same skillet, add remaining 2 teaspoons oil; reduce heat to medium. Add green onoins and garlic, and cook 1 minute, stirring. Add asparagus and red pepper; cook 6-7 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp, stirring frequently. Stir in cream, crushed red pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Heat mixture to boiling on medium-high. Stir in reserved chicken pieces and remove skillet from heat.
To saucepot with pasta and reserved cooking water, add Parmesan, chicken mixture and basil; stir to combine. To serve, spoon into bowls and garnish with reserved dark green onion.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	306.65 Kcal (1284 kJ)
Calories from fat	115.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.85g	20%
Cholesterol	87.92mg	29%
Sodium	500.6mg	21%
Potassium	551.75mg	12%
Total Carbs	18.65g	6%
Sugars	3.39g	14%
Dietary Fiber	2.74g	11%
Protein	29.81g	60%
Vitamin C	35.9mg	60%
Iron	2.3mg	13%
Calcium	128mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	103.51 Kcal (433 kJ)
Calories from fat	39.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.34g	20%
Cholesterol	29.68mg	29%
Sodium	168.98mg	21%
Potassium	186.25mg	12%
Total Carbs	6.3g	6%
Sugars	1.14g	14%
Dietary Fiber	0.92g	11%
Protein	10.06g	60%
Vitamin C	12.1mg	60%
Iron	0.8mg	13%
Calcium	43.2mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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