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
Ingredients
- 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
500
125 per serving
35g
70% DV
15g
21% DV
- Fiber
- 5g
% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet
Step-by-Step
- 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
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
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
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
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
Step 6: Serve the chicken and pasta hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of chopped parsley.