One-Pan Pasta Dinner with Chicken and Vegetables
Recipe Overview
Overview
This One-Pan Pasta Dinner is a delightful and straightforward recipe that brings together tender chicken fillets, vibrant vegetables, and perfectly cooked pasta in one skillet. The combination of soy sauce, nutmeg, and spices creates a savory marinade that infuses the chicken with flavor while it rests. The addition of colorful carrots, bell peppers, and onions not only enhances the dish visually but also adds a satisfying crunch and sweetness.
As the chicken cooks, the aroma fills the kitchen, making it hard to resist. The key to this dish is to cook the pasta just shy of the package instructions, allowing it to absorb the flavors of the sauce once combined. The use of pasta water to adjust the sauce’s consistency is a clever trick that elevates the dish, ensuring every bite is flavorful and satisfying.
This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want something delicious without spending hours in the kitchen. The one-pan approach means less cleanup, making it a win-win for any home cook. Whether you’re cooking for family or just for yourself, this One-Pan Pasta Dinner is sure to impress with its simplicity and taste.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Combine 50 ml soy sauce, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon paprika.
Tip: Let the marinade stand for 5 minutes to allow all ingredients to combine.
Cut 3 chicken fillets into medium sized pieces.
Place chicken pieces in the marinade and let stand for 10 minutes.
Add olive oil and 40g butter to the pan.
Fry the marinated chicken over medium heat.
Flip the chicken pieces when browned on one side.
Take the fried chicken out of the pan.
Fry 1 onion in the remaining oil on medium heat.
Put water on the heat for cooking pasta.
Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the boiling water.
Chop 4 small carrots while the onions are frying.
Fry the chopped carrots.
Add 1 bell pepper to the pan.
Fry the bell peppers.
Pour 200 grams of pasta into the boiling water.
Cook the pasta for 2 minutes less than indicated on the package.
Tip: Cook the pasta for 2 minutes less than indicated on the package for optimal texture.
Add 2 cloves of garlic to the vegetables.
Add 50 ml of tomato sauce to the pan.
Pour some of the pasta water into the pan.
Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon provence herbs.
Mix all the ingredients well.
Tip: Cook over low heat for 5 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Place the roasted chicken fillets back with the vegetables.
Add 30 grams of green peas to the pan.
Drain the pasta and put it in the skillet, mixing well.
Turn off the stove, close the pan with a lid, and let stand for 5 minutes.
Tip: Let the dish stand covered for 5 minutes after turning off the stove for better flavor absorption.
Ingredients
Ingredient: Dairy
→ Substitution: Coconut Oil
Ingredient: Gluten
→ Substitution: Gluten-Free Pasta
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Cooking pasta for 2 minutes less than the package instructions ensures it remains al dente when mixed with the sauce.
- •Using the pasta cooking water helps to thicken the sauce and add flavor.
- •Mixing the chicken with vegetables in the same pan allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
- •Adding green peas at the end retains their bright color and crunch.
