Easy Chicken-Pasta Primavera

Health score
42%
Easy Chicken-Pasta Primavera
30 min.
3
548kcal

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Are you looking for a quick and delicious meal that brings a burst of color and flavor to your table? Look no further than this Easy Chicken-Pasta Primavera! In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a delightful dish that serves three, making it perfect for a cozy lunch or a satisfying dinner. This recipe combines tender fettuccine with vibrant vegetables like broccoli and carrots, all tossed together with juicy chicken and a creamy ranch dressing that ties everything together beautifully.

Not only is this dish a feast for the eyes, but it also packs a nutritious punch, with a balanced caloric breakdown that includes protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates. The addition of fresh basil adds a fragrant touch, elevating the flavors to new heights. Whether you're cooking for yourself or impressing guests, this Chicken-Pasta Primavera is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.

So grab your frying pan and get ready to create a meal that’s not only easy to make but also bursting with freshness and taste. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • ounces fettuccine barilla uncooked
  • cup cauliflower florets 
  • 0.5 cup bacon 
  • teaspoon vegetable oil 
  • 0.5 pound chicken breast halves boneless skinless cut into 1/2-inch strips
  •  garlic clove finely chopped
  • 0.3 cup ranch dressing 
  • tablespoons parmesan cheese grated
  • teaspoon basil dried fresh shredded

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package--except add broccoli and carrot 1 minute before fettuccini is done.
  2. While fettucine is cooking, heat oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken and garlic in oil 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is no longer pink in center; remove from heat.
  3. Stir dressing, cheese and basil into chicken. Toss with fettucine and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Calories548kcal
Protein20.95%
Fat55.88%
Carbs23.17%

Properties

Glycemic Index
58.67
Glycemic Load
11.71
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
20.104347861331%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.12mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.2mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:547.55kcal
27.38%
Fat:33.69g
51.82%
Saturated Fat:8.76g
54.77%
Carbohydrates:31.42g
10.47%
Net Carbohydrates:29.48g
10.72%
Sugar:2.61g
2.9%
Cholesterol:115.99mg
38.66%
Sodium:665.44mg
28.93%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:28.42g
56.84%
Selenium:64.35µg
91.92%
Vitamin B3:10.46mg
52.29%
Vitamin K:44.21µg
42.11%
Vitamin B6:0.84mg
41.86%
Phosphorus:393.58mg
39.36%
Manganese:0.42mg
21.08%
Vitamin C:17.29mg
20.96%
Vitamin B5:2.09mg
20.93%
Potassium:576.99mg
16.49%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.34%
Magnesium:54.08mg
13.52%
Zinc:1.92mg
12.81%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.61%
Vitamin B12:0.55µg
9.14%
Copper:0.17mg
8.59%
Folate:34.31µg
8.58%
Vitamin E:1.21mg
8.08%
Iron:1.41mg
7.85%
Fiber:1.94g
7.74%
Calcium:65.12mg
6.51%
Vitamin D:0.39µg
2.6%
Vitamin A:101.52IU
2.03%