Chicken Zucchini Pasta

This Chicken Zucchini Pasta is a creamy, one-skillet comfort meal loaded with juicy chicken breast, tender zucchini, and rotini pasta tossed in a garlicky Parmesan cream sauce. A perfect weeknight dinner that's both satisfying and simple to prepare.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Course Dinner

Cuisine American, Italian

Servings servings

Calories 530 kcal

Equipment

Large skillet
Pasta pot
Colander
Chef’s Knife

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
2 medium zucchinis sliced
8 oz rotini pasta
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup heavy cream
0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
0.5 tsp salt
0.5 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (optional)

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then sear until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In a separate pot, boil salted water and cook rotini pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
In the same skillet, sauté zucchini until golden and just tender. Avoid overcooking.
Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Stir in heavy cream and reserved pasta water, then add Parmesan. Let simmer until slightly thickened.
Return chicken and pasta to the skillet. Toss until everything is coated in sauce. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.

Notes

This pasta is best served fresh. To reheat, add a splash of cream or milk to revive the sauce texture. Avoid freezing due to the dairy content.

Nutrition

Calories: 530kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 35gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 18IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Keyword chicken pasta, one-skillet meal, zucchini recipe

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