Simple Chicken and Veggie Pasta with Sweet Onions

This simple, veggie-packed pasta dish is ready in just 30 minutes for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. Filled with chicken, broccoli, carrots, onions and tomatoes, this pasta is equal parts hearty and delicious! Recipe and photography courtesy of Healthy Family Project.

Ingredients

2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped
2 cups broccoli florets
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 carrot, sliced
½ sweet onion, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
½ tsp salt
12 oz bowtie pasta, cooked according to package directions
1 lemon, juiced
⅓ cup shredded parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp parsley, chopped

Instructions

Heat 1 Tbsp of oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook 5 to 7 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Return skillet to heat. Add 1 Tbsp of oil, broccoli, garlic, carrots and onions. Cook for 10 minutes, or until veggies are tender-crisp.
Stir in chicken, tomatoes, and salt. Cook for 3 minutes, or until chicken is heated and tomatoes soften.
Stir in cooked pasta and lemon juice. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley.

Visit the USDA's Food Safety & Inspection Service website for tips on how to safely handle and cook chicken.

If you like this recipe, try our Chicken Fried Rice with Sweet Onions!