One Pot Chicken Pasta Primavera
Description
This one pot meal is easy to prepare and comes together in less than an hour. It's a high protein meal that's made with chicken and fresh vegetables in a light, creamy sauce.
Ingredients
1 c. fat-free milk
1/3 c. freshly grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
1/3 c. 1/3 Philadelphia less-fat cream cheese
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 t. Cajun seasoning
olive oil spray
Kosher salt, and fresh ground black pepper
6 oz. fresh thin asparagus, ends trimmed and cut 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth
8 oz. bow tie pasta or favorite pasta
2 medium leeks, cleaned, white and light green parts thinly sliced
14 oz. can artichoke hearts, drained, rinsed, and quartered, if necessary
1 c. frozen peas, no need to thaw
1/4 c. finely chopped fresh basil
Directions
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In a small blender, combine milk, grated cheese and cream cheese; set aside.
Season chicken with the Cajun seasoning.
Heat a large pot over high heat. When the pot is very hot, spray with the oil; add the chicken; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, spreading it in a single layer on high heat until the bottom browns, about 3 minutes; flip; cook the second side until the chicken is browned on all sides and cooked through, about 2 - 3 minutes. Transfer to a platter.
Add a splash of broth, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add remaining broth, cream cheese mixture, pasta, and leeks. Stir to combine; bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring occasionally so the pasta cooks evenly, for 15 minutes.
Taste the pasta; if it’s not al dente, or there is still a lot of liquid at the bottom of the pot, cover the pot and cook for another minute and check again.
When the pasta is ready, add the asparagus and artichokes; gently stir; cover. Cook until the asparagus is crisp-tender, the pasta is tender, and the liquid is mostly absorbed, about 3 minutes.
Uncover; add the chicken, accumulated juices and the peas; stir to combine. Cook for about 30 seconds to warm the peas through.
Remove from the heat. Stir in the basil.
Serve with more grated cheese.
6 servings.