Busters Recipes

Creamy Chicken & Pasta

time to make 30 min 10 min prep

8 ounces penne
3 small carrots, peeled and sliced into coins
2 cups broccoli florets
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1 cup frozen peas
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
nutmeg, pinch

1. Cook penne in boiling salted water for 12 minutes.
2. Add carrots, broccoli and zucchini for last 4 minutes of cooking
pasta time.
3. Add peas during the last minute.
4. Drain; transfer to a large serving bowl.
5. Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with 1/4 t salt and 1/8 t of the black
pepper.
6. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
7. Cook 8 minutes or until cooked through.
8. Add cream, cheese, the remaining 1/4 t salt and 1/8 t pepper and
nutmeg to skillet.
9. Boil for 2 minutes, until thick.
10. Toss with pasta and vegetables.