Chicken-Pasta Primavera Recipe
Chicken-Pasta Primavera is an easy and delicious Italian casserole recipe for an any day of the week meal. Features include: Chicken, penne pasta, zucchini, bell peppers, spinach and Parmesan cheese. It is also a healthy, low fat, low cholesterol, low sodium, low sugars, low carbohydrates, heart-healthy, diabetic and Weight Watchers (8) PointsPlus recipe. Makes 6 servings.
Ingredients
- 2-2/3 cups penne pasta, uncooked
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 cups tightly packed baby spinach leaves
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1/2 cup thin zucchini slices
- Italian Seasoning, to taste
- 1/3 cup grated rosemary & garlic Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
- Meanwhile heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 to 7 minutes or until no longer pink. Add in next 4 ingredients; cook and stir 4 minutes or until chicken is done.
- Drain pasta and add to chicken mixture in skillet along with the Parmesan cheese; mix lightly.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 187g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 500 | |
| Calories from Fat 63 | 13% |
| Total Fat 7.21g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 1.3g | 5% |
| Trans Fat 0.02g | |
| Cholesterol 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium 41mg | 2% |
| Potassium 448mg | 13% |
| Total Carbs 81.7g | 22% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.1g | 17% |
| Sugars 3.66g | 2% |
| Protein 25.48g | 41% |
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