PRIMAVERA CHICKEN

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Primavera Chicken image

You'll love the way the nutmeg in this pretty pasta dish blends with the cayenne pepper. I usually double the recipe because I like the leftovers even better! This entree is especially good serve with homemade pesto bread. -Vicky Root Greenville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 green onions, chopped
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
8 ounces uncooked linguine
2/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., In a same skillet, saute the red pepper, mushrooms, onions, nutmeg and cayenne just until vegetables are tender. Add cream and broth. Bring to a boil; cook until sauce is reduced by a third., Cook the linguine according to package directions; drain. Add the chicken, linguine, pine nuts, peas and remaining salt and pepper to sauce; heat through. Garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560 calories, Fat 35g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 748mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

Summer Brookes
[email protected]

This was an excellent recipe. The chicken was moist and tender, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the lemon zest added a nice brightness to the dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone l


Ronnie Taylor
[email protected]

I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and tangy, and the lemon zest added a nice brightness to the dish. I would definitely rec


Nanyanzi Helen
[email protected]

This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. The sauce was creamy and tangy, and the lemon zest added a nice brightness to the dish. I would definitely recommend this


Imalka Vlogs
[email protected]

I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this dish was amazing! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the lemon zest added a nice touch of brightness. I will definitely be mak


clement sunday
[email protected]

This was an excellent recipe. The chicken was moist and tender, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the lemon zest added a nice brightness to the dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone l


Arslan Ashraf
[email protected]

I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and tangy, and the lemon zest added a nice brightness to the dish. I would definitely rec


Joseph Sakala
[email protected]

This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. The sauce was creamy and tangy, and the lemon zest added a nice brightness to the dish. I would definitely recommend this


Orikyiriza jennat
[email protected]

I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this dish was amazing! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the lemon zest added a nice touch of brightness. I will definitely be mak


drmubashir sultani
[email protected]

This was an excellent recipe. The chicken was moist and tender, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the lemon zest added a nice brightness to the dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone l


Chance Binja
[email protected]

I made this dish for dinner last night and it was a hit with my family. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. The sauce was delicious and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Shaliese Tibbs
[email protected]

This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the lemon zest added a nice touch of brightness. I will definitely be making this again.


Nadia Tanjid
[email protected]

I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and tangy, and the lemon zest added a nice brightness to the dish. I would definitely rec


Nayem mojumdar Nayem mojumdar
[email protected]

This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. The sauce was delicious and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Ekeh Gift Chioma
[email protected]

I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious this primavera chicken turned out. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked just right. The sauce was creamy and tangy, and the lemon zest added a nice pop of flavor. I would defi


Arham ahmed
[email protected]

This primavera chicken is a delightful dish that is not only easy to make but also packed with flavor. The chicken is tender and juicy, while the vegetables are cooked to perfection. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the touch of lemon zest adds