Garlic Chicken Primavera Pasta

By The Spruce

Updated 11/30/18

The Spruce
Ratings (38)
  • Total: 35 mins
  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins
  • Yield: Serves 3-4
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
1293 Calories
50g Fat
113g Carbs
93g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: Serves 3-4
Amount per serving
Calories 1293
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50g 64%
Saturated Fat 15g 74%
Cholesterol 227mg 76%
Sodium 632mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 113g 41%
Dietary Fiber 8g 27%
Protein 93g
Calcium 387mg 30%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

This colorful one-pot pasta is fast, simple, and satisfying. Let the rigatoni cook while you prep the rest, then set aside the al dente pasta to sauté the garlic, chicken, and veggies—quick-cooked to a tender-crisp finish. Tossed together with grated Parmesan cheese, it’s both balanced and comforting.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 chicken breasts (sliced into bite-size pieces or tenders)
  • 2 cups asparagus (remove tough ends and chop)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup carrots (thinly sliced)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 4 cups pasta (of your choice)
  • 1 cup fresh parmesan cheese

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat

  3. Add garlic and cook until golden and fragrant

  4. Add chicken and cook through

  5. Add asparagus, tomatoes, carrots, salt, and pepper. Cook until asparagus and carrots are softened and cooked.

  6. Add pasta and parmesan. Stir to combine and melt cheese. Add more salt and pepper to taste.

  7. Serve and enjoy!