Chicken Zucchini Pasta Easy (Print-Friendly Version)

Tender chicken, zucchini, and pasta tossed in creamy garlic sauce. Fresh, light, and perfectly balanced for easy dinners.

# What You’ll Need to Make This:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced into 0.5 cm half-moons
03 - 30 g dried pasta (such as spaghetti or penne)

→ Sauce and Seasonings

04 - 15 ml olive oil
05 - 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
06 - 1 g red pepper flakes
07 - 60 g grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 120 ml heavy cream
09 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
10 - Salt, to taste
11 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How to Prepare:

01 - On a clean cutting board, cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and black pepper.
02 - Wash the zucchini thoroughly. Trim the ends and slice into thin half-moons, approximately 0.5 cm thick.
03 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Drain, reserving 120 ml of the pasta water.
04 - Heat 15 ml olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6–8 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
05 - In the same skillet, add the chopped garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add sliced zucchini, season lightly with salt, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender yet crisp.
06 - Add red pepper flakes to the zucchini. Return the seared chicken to the pan, stirring to combine. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
07 - Pour the heavy cream into the skillet and stir well. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken. If needed, add reserved pasta water to adjust consistency.
08 - Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat thoroughly with sauce, chicken, and zucchini. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan and stir until evenly combined.
09 - Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish. Taste and adjust with salt and black pepper as needed.
10 - Serve warm, with extra Parmesan grated on top if desired.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Marinate chicken with garlic, olive oil, and herbs before cooking for extra depth of flavor.
02 - Spiralized zucchini may be substituted for pasta for a low-carb variation.
03 - A small amount of lemon zest or juice can be added for brightness.
04 - For a lighter sauce, use half-and-half or a dairy-free cream alternative.
05 - To increase heat, add more red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.

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