Pasta E Fagioli

A delightful and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken with perfectly cooked pasta and a medley of fresh vegetables, all enhanced with savory flavors and garnished with Parmesan cheese.

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
easy
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Ingredients

Servings:
4
  • 2lbchicken breast, cubed
  • 300cuppasta
  • 3tbspolive oil
  • 1cupcherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2cupsspinach, fresh
  • 1/2ozParmesan cheese, grated
  • 2tablespoonsparsley, chopped
  • to tastesalt
  • to tasteblack pepper
  • 1teaspoongarlic powder
  • 1/2teaspoonsmoked paprika

Nutrition

Calories

500

125 per serving

Protein

35g

70% DV

Fat

15g

21% DV

Fiber
5g

% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet

Step-by-Step

  1. 1

    Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Step 2: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken, season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.

  3. 3

    Step 3: Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the cherry tomatoes and spinach until tender.

  4. 4

    Step 4: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the vegetables, tossing to combine and ensuring the pasta is well coated with the flavors.

  5. 5

    Step 5: Slice the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and return it to the skillet with the pasta mixture. Toss everything together and season with smoked paprika and additional salt and pepper if needed.

  6. 6

    Step 6: Serve the chicken and pasta hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of chopped parsley.