Chicken With Zucchini and Pesto Over Angel Hair Pasta
By
Linda Knowles
@Brie
9
I made this one day because I had these ingredients on hand. My husband took the leftovers to work the next day and heated it up in the microwave. Everyone in the office called and asked me for the recipe. Since I didn't have one, I had to write it down for them. Enjoy!
Ingredients
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3boneless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces
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3zucchini, quartered and sliced
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1 ozonion, diced
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3 clovegarlic, minced
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·olive oil
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2 tspItalian seasoning, or to taste
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1 can(s)diced tomatoes, 14 oz.
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·salt and pepper, to taste
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1/2 lbangel hair pasta
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1 jar(s)pesto sauce, 8 oz.
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·grated Parmesan cheese
How to Make Chicken With Zucchini and Pesto Over Angel Hair Pasta
- Put a small amount of olive oil in a large frying pan. Heat pan to medium-high and add chicken. Saute until almost done, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Add onion and zucchini and cook for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add tomatoes with liquid and Italian seasoning. Cook for about 5 minutes.
- Taste. Add salt and pepper if needed.
- While chicken mixture is cooking, bring 8 cups of salted water to a boil.
- Add pasta and cook according to package directions (usually 7 to 9 minutes).
- When done, drain and put in a large bowl. Add pesto.
- Toss.
- To serve, put pasta on plates and spoon chicken mixture over top.
- Grate fresh Parmesan cheese over top. Serve immediately.
