Garlic Herb Chicken Veg Pasta (Printer-friendly)

Roasted chicken and vegetables tossed with penne in a light garlic-herb sauce

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
05 - 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
06 - 1 tsp dried oregano
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 1/2 tsp black pepper

→ Vegetables

09 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
10 - 1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons
11 - 1 small red onion, sliced
12 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - 1 cup broccoli florets
14 - 1 tbsp olive oil

→ Pasta

15 - 12 oz penne pasta
16 - 1/4 cup reserved pasta water

→ Finish

17 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
18 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
19 - Zest of 1 lemon

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine chicken breasts with olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss well to coat evenly.
03 - Place seasoned chicken on one side of the prepared tray. Arrange bell pepper, zucchini, onion, cherry tomatoes, and broccoli on the other side. Drizzle vegetables with 1 tbsp olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Toss to coat and spread in a single layer.
04 - Roast for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F) and vegetables are tender. Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
05 - Meanwhile, cook penne in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water before draining.
06 - In a large skillet over medium heat, combine cooked pasta, roasted vegetables, sliced chicken, and reserved pasta water. Toss gently to combine and heat through.
07 - Stir in Parmesan, fresh parsley, and lemon zest. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and parsley if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything roasts on one tray while the pasta cooks, meaning less cleanup and more time enjoying your meal
  • The way the roasted vegetables release their sweet juices into the pasta creates its own light sauce without any heavy cream
02 -
  • Letting the chicken rest before slicing is nonnegotiable, otherwise all those delicious juices will end up on your cutting board instead of in your pasta
  • The reserved pasta water is what transforms this from a bowl of ingredients into a cohesive dish, so dont forget to save it before draining
03 -
  • Dont crowd the vegetables on the baking sheet or theyll steam instead of roast, leaving you with soggy results instead of those caramelized edges
  • Room temperature chicken cooks more evenly, so take it out of the fridge about 20 minutes before you start seasoning it
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