Lightened-Up Chicken Pasta Primavera
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Recipe type: Dinner, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
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Serves: 2-4
 
A lighter version of the classic pasta dish containing chicken, parmesan and fresh veggies.
Ingredients
  • 4 oz Linguine (whole wheat or quinoa)
  • 2 C. Broccoli
  • 12 oz Chicken Breast, cooked + diced
  • ¼ C. SunDried Tomatoes, chopped
  • ½ C. Cherry Tomatoes, halved
  • ½ C. Parmesan Cheese, grated
  • 1 T. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • ½ Lemon, juiced
  • Salt + Pepper to Taste
Instructions
  1. Cook your pasta according to directions on the label.
  2. Chop your broccoli into florets. Toss in a pot on the stove with about ½ inch water. Cover and heat on medium high, steaming for about 3-5 minutes, until tender but not mushy.
  3. Drain pasta. Turn heat down to low and stir in the broccoli and remaining ingredients. Continue to cook until cheese has melted and everything is warm, about 2-3 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: ¼ Calories: 340
Recipe by Whitney E. RD at https://www.whitneyerd.com/2015/08/lightened-up-chicken-pasta-primavera.html