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Creamy Chicken & Pasta
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 4
A great one-dish skillet meal.
Ingredients:
8 ounces penne
3 small carrots, peeled and sliced into coins
2 cups broccoli florets
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1 cup frozen peas
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
nutmeg, pinch
Directions:
1. Cook penne in boiling salted water for 12 minutes.
2. Add carrots, broccoli and zucchini for last 4 minutes of cooking pasta time.
3. Add peas during the last minute.
4. Drain; transfer to a large serving bowl.
5. Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with 1/4 t salt and 1/8 t of the black pepper.
6. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
7. Cook 8 minutes or until cooked through.
8. Add cream, cheese, the remaining 1/4 t salt and 1/8 t pepper and nutmeg to skillet.
9. Boil for 2 minutes, until thick.
10. Toss with pasta and vegetables.
By RecipeOfHealth.com