Description
A delightful pasta dinner with marinara sauce, tender chicken, and vibrant vegetables, topped with melted cheese. Perfect for busy family nights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pasta
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 cup mixed vegetables
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Toss in the mixed vegetables and cook until they are tender, about 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in Chicken and Marinara: Add the cooked chicken to the pan followed by the marinara sauce. Stir and let it heat through.
- Combine Pasta with the Sauce: Toss the cooked pasta into the chicken and vegetable mixture, ensuring every piece is coated.
- Top with Cheese and Serve: Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top and let it melt before serving warm.
Notes
This dish can be paired with a light green salad or garlic bread. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg