chicken primavera
Everyone loves this creamy pasta dotted with colorful veggies from our garden.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Who's ready for creamy deliciousness?! This is one fabulous go-to chicken casserole recipe. It takes a little time to make, but it's well worth it. The homemade garlic cream sauce is full of cheesy flavor. Grilled chicken adds a touch of smoky flavor, while onions and peppers give this casserole a bit of freshness. A hearty, cheesy dinner that can be served with a side salad and garlic bread. This is a great casserole-type dish but made with all fresh ingredients. If you like mushrooms they would be a great addition with fresh basil on top.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Bake
yield
6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- PRIMAVERA
- 3 - 4 - skinless boneless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- - salt and pepper
- 1/2 - onion
- 1/2 - green pepper
- 1/2 - yellow pepper
- 12 ounces favorite pasta, cooked
- 1 cup Italian blend cheese or mozzarella
- GARLIC CREAM SAUCE
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup white wine (less if yours is strong flavored)
- 1/3 cup frozen chopped spinach
- 2 cups half and half
- 1 - 1 1/2 cups shredded Parmesan (not the stuff in the shaker)
How To Make chicken primavera
Test Kitchen Tips
You can easily bake or pan-fry the chicken if it's not grilling season.
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Step 1Cut chicken breast so they are even in thickness for grilling. Add to a bowl with a little bit of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Boil pasta to box directions and set aside.
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Step 2Heat and grill chicken breasts until done. Set them aside while preparing the sauce.
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Step 3Garlic Cream Sauce: Drizzle about 1 Tbsp olive oil in a pan. Add garlic and saute for just a moment or two so as not to burn the garlic. Add the flour, cooking for a moment until bubbling.
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Step 4Then add the half and half, slowly, whisking to prevent lumps.
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Step 5Add wine whisking to prevent lumps.
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Step 6Add spinach to the flour mixture and bring to a boil until the sauce begins to thicken.
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Step 7Once the sauce has thickened, stir in Parmesan until blended. Stir in salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.
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Step 8Dice or chop your onions and bell peppers. In a separate pan, saute in a little bit of olive oil until they are soft.
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Step 9Dice chicken and add it to the garlic cream sauce along with the cooked onions and bell peppers.
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Step 10Add pasta and stir until everything is mixed well.
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Step 11Spread into a 9x13 baking dish and cover with cheese. Bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees or until the cheese is brown and the dish is bubbly hot.
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Step 12Note: You can use other favorite veggies like zucchini and yellow squash, broccoli, mushrooms, etc. Ideas are unlimited. If your kids don't like those then dice them finer. I am not a fan of zucchini or squash but I can tolerate them cut small.
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Category:
Chicken
Category:
Pasta
Culture:
Italian
Keyword:
#Casserole
Keyword:
#primavera
Keyword:
#chicken
Collection:
Chicken Breast Recipes
Collection:
Winter Recipes
Ingredient:
Chicken
Method:
Bake
For:
The Best Chicken
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