Starring a bounty of fresh spring vegetables, chicken, and plenty of garlic butter–drenched pasta, this one-pot chicken primavera is an easy weeknight dinner.
Will DickeyEvery item on this page was chosen by an editor from Daily Meal Journal. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy.
Chicken primavera is spring on a plate! When temperatures start to rise and the first seasonal vegetables show up at the market, it's the perfect way to celebrate their fresh flavors. So if you find yourself craving them, along with pasta and chicken, you're in luck—this speedy, one-pot recipe delivers on all of it. Just don't forget the garlic bread!
Chicken primavera is a light and fresh pasta recipe that stars lightly cooked spring vegetables, tender chunks of chicken breast, pasta (of course!), and lots of delicious fresh herbs and parmesan cheese. Use a short, sturdy pasta shape for this one-pot method: cavatappi, penne, or rotini all work great!
-
Step
1
Season the chicken with 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt and 1 teaspoon of the pepper. Add 2 tablespoons of the butter and all of the olive oil to a large Dutch oven; heat over medium-high heat.
-
Step
2
Add the seasoned chicken to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is lightly browned all over, about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the chicken from the pan onto a plate and set aside.
-
Step
3
Add the pasta to the pan; stir to coat it in the oil mixture. Add the broth and 2 cups of water, and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium or medium low to keep it simmering for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
-
Step
4
Stir in the carrots, asparagus, and peas. Cover the pot, and let cook until the pasta and vegetables are just tender, about 4 minutes.
-
Step
5
Uncover the pot. Add the tomatoes, grated garlic, and cooked chicken to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 2 minutes to reheat the chicken.
-
Step
6
Remove from the heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, parmesan cheese, lemon zest and juice, and the remaining 1 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper; stir to combine.
-
Step
7
Stir in the basil just before serving. Top each serving with more parmesan and basil, if you like.
