Chicken and Vegetable Saute with Whole Grain Pasta |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Very quick to prepare and tasty. Can substitute other vegetables for the ones listed to create different tastes or colors schemes. Ingredients:
1/2 pound chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into cubes |
8 ounces dry pasta, whole grain |
1 medium zucchini, sliced |
1 medium onion, sliced |
1 medium green pepper, seeded and sliced |
2 cups fresh baby spinach |
1 medium tomato |
3 tbsp fresh basil leaves, chopped |
2 cloves garlic |
1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil |
1/2 tsp salt |
1/4 tsp pepper |
Directions:
1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.
2. Saute chicken in 1/2 oil until no longer pink and juices run clear; remove from pan and set aside.
3. Add remaining 1/2 oil to skillet and saute zucchini and peppers for 2 minutes. Add onion, garlic, and basil and saute for 2 minutes. Return chicken to the skillet and add the tomato and spinach; heat through.
4. Toss with the warm pasta and serve. Delicious!
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