Chicken Tomato Zucchini Pasta

Chicken Tomato Zucchini Pasta. Spaghetti coated in a delicious tomato sauce with zucchini, fragrant basil, and tender chicken. A quick and easy 30-minute meal.

I love this simple and quick chicken zucchini tomato pasta. It's packed with vegetables! It's a great way for me to enjoy squash season as the marinara sauce really compliments them. Combined with the tender chicken and chewy spaghetti noodles with fresh basil and this meal is so satisfying! That's why I love making it from time to time for my husband and I to enjoy.

Ingredients

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• Boneless chicken thighs
• Spaghetti
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Garlic
• Yellow zucchini
• Green zucchini
• Cherry tomatoes
• Fresh basil
• Reserved pasta water
• Marinara sauce
• Salt and pepper

How to Make Chicken Tomato Zucchini Pasta

1. Boil pasta according to packet instructions. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water and set aside. Strain pasta.
2. Season chicken with a pinch of salt and pepper.
3. In a non-stick pot set over medium heat, add oil and chicken followed by minced garlic. Cook for 5-7 minutes until halfway cooked.
4. Add sliced zucchini and fry until zucchini has softened.
5. Then add cherry tomatoes and cook for another 3 minutes until juices are released from tomatoes.
6. Add pasta water, followed by tomato basil pasta sauce.
7. Throw in fresh basil leaves.
8. Lastly add in cooked pasta and toss around until noodles are coated evenly in sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!

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📖 Recipe

Chicken Tomato Zucchini Pasta (30-min. Recipe)

Christie Lai

Chicken Tomato Zucchini Pasta. Spaghetti coated in a delicious tomato sauce with zucchini, fragrant basil, and tender chicken. A quick and easy 30-minute meal.

5 from 4 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian

Servings 4

Calories per serving 685 kcal

Ingredients

 

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• 1 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs sliced
• 1 lb spaghetti
• 2 yellow zucchini sliced
• 2 green zucchini sliced
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
• 1 bunch fresh basil
• ¼ cup reserved pasta water
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoon garlic minced
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Boil pasta according to packet instructions. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water and set aside. Strain pasta.
• Season chicken with a pinch of salt and pepper.
• In a non-stick pot set over medium heat, add oil and chicken followed by minced garlic. Cook for 5-7 minutes until halfway cooked.
• Add sliced zucchini and fry until zucchini has softened.
• Then add cherry tomatoes and cook for another 3 minutes until juices are released from tomatoes.
• Add pasta water, followed by tomato basil pasta sauce.
• Throw in fresh basil leaves.
• Lastly add in cooked pasta and toss around until noodles are coated evenly in sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!

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Suggested Equipment & Products

• Large Non-Stick Pan

Nutrition

Calories: 685kcal | Carbohydrates: 92g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 161mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 1080mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 571IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 4mg