Chicken Pasta Primavera Recipe

🧂 Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lb.)*
• 1 tsp dried oregano, divided
• 1 tsp salt, divided
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper, divided
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 8 oz. dry pasta**
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 zucchini, sliced and halved
• ½ cup chicken broth***
• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup frozen peas

Instructions

• 1 Place both chicken breasts on a cutting board, cover them with plastic wrap or
  parchment paper, then use a rolling pin or the flat side of a meat tenderizer to
  gently pound the thicker side of the chicken breast until the entire breast is
  an even thickness from one end to the other (about 1/2 inch thick).
• 2 Mix the seasoning together in a small bowl (½ tsp oregano, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp
  garlic powder, and ¼ tsp black pepper) Season the chicken breasts on both sides
  with the seasoning.
• 3 Heat a large deep skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once the
  skillet is hot, cook the chicken breasts on both sides until cooked through and
  the internal temperature is 165°F.
• 4 While the chicken is cooking, prepare the pasta. Bring a large pot of salted
  water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain the
  pasta in a colander and set it to the side.
• 5 Once the chicken is cooked, remove the chicken to a separate plate and cover
  with foil to keep warm. In the same skillet add the butter and minced garlic.
  Sauté the garlic for about 30 seconds. Now add the sliced tomatoes and zucchini.
  Sauté the veggies for 2 minutes.
• 6 Next add in the rest of the seasoning (½ tsp oregano, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black
  pepper). Then pour in the chicken broth. Stir everything together and cook for
  1-2 minutes.
• 7 Now add in the parmesan cheese and heavy cream. Stir together to combine. Then
  add in the frozen peas and cooked pasta. Stir everything together and continue
  to cook for 1-2 more minutes, then turn the heat off.
• 8 Slice the cooked chicken breasts on a cutting board and serve on top of the
  pasta primavera. Garnish with more parmesan cheese and fresh parsley (optional).
  Enjoy!

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