Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 lbs

chicken breasts

cut into bite-sized pieces

1 cup

broccoli

cut into florets

1 cup

snow pea pods

1 cup

uncooked spinach

10 unit

pasta

0.5 cup

italian salad dressing

0.5 cup

parmesan cheese

grated

0.5 cup

chicken broth

1 tsp

salt

0.5 tsp

pepper

ground

0.5 tsp

garlic powder

1 tsp

olive oil

Step 1
~3 min

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.

Step 2
~3 min

While pasta is cooking, cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3
~3 min

Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Step 4
~3 min

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

Step 5
~3 min

Sauté chicken in olive oil until cooked through and lightly browned.

Step 6
~3 min

Remove chicken from pan and set aside.

Step 7
~3 min

Deglaze the pan by adding chicken broth or white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.

Step 8
~3 min

Add broccoli and snow peas to the pan.

Step 9
~3 min

Cook the vegetables until they are crisp-tender.

Step 10
~3 min

Add spinach to the pan about 3 minutes before the other vegetables are done cooking.

Step 11
~3 min

Adjust cooking time based on whether using frozen or fresh vegetables.

Step 12
~3 min

Add the cooked pasta and chicken to the pan with the vegetables.

Step 13
~3 min

Pour Italian dressing over the mixture and toss to coat.

Step 14
~3 min

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.

Use pre-cooked chicken for an even faster meal.

Adjust the amount of Italian dressing to your taste.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can chop vegetables ahead of time

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve with garlic bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic bread
Side salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Adaptation of Italian pasta dishes to American tastes and available ingredients.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight
Family Dinner

Popularity Score

65/100

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