Description

Creamy, savory, and packed with tender bites of chicken and fresh zucchini, this Chicken Zucchini Pasta is the ideal weeknight comfort dish. Coated in a garlic-parmesan cream sauce and finished with fresh herbs, it hits all the right notes of satisfying and seasonal.

Ingredients

2 medium chicken breasts, cubed

2 medium zucchinis, thinly sliced

12 oz rotini pasta

3 cloves garlic, minced

3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup heavy cream

2 tbsp olive oil

Salt and black pepper to taste

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, cook until golden and done (6–8 mins). Set aside.
In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and sauté zucchini until lightly browned (4–5 mins). Set aside.
Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
Reduce skillet to medium heat. Sauté garlic for 1 min, then stir in cream. Simmer, then add Parmesan and stir until smooth.
Add chicken, zucchini, and pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat. Add pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
Garnish with parsley and more Parmesan. Serve immediately.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner