The summer squash chicken Alfredo brings the best of both vegetables and meat in a delicious and nutritious package. You will need to prepare some of the ingredients ahead of time, but the end result is well worth the effort. Your family will love it and ask you to prepare more, without the need for a side dish! You will need a fair bit of knowledge about the pantry for this one, but it all comes together in the end.
Health Benifits :
Asparagus, zucchini, squash and the chicken combine tons of nutritious minerals between them, including vitamin A, C, folic acid, potassium and fiber. The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of the ingredients will have your body rejuvenated in no time. The Summer Squash Chicken Alfredo can also serve as an effective tool to prevent heart disease and cancer.
Ingredients
skinless, boneless chicken breast halves: 1 lb
tbsp of salt, divided: 3/4
black pepper: 1/2 tbsp
Cooking spray
ounces of pappardelle pasta: 6
small sized zucchinis: 3
small sized yellow squashes: 4
tbsp of olive oil: 2
ounces of asparagus spears: 6
red bell pepper: 1
garlic cloves: 5
chicken broth: 3 1/2 cup
tbsp of flour: 2
ounces of parmesan cheese: 3
tbsp of fresh parsley leaves: 2
How To Make Summer Squash Chicken Alfredo
- Mix chicken, ¼ tbsp salt, 1//2 tbsp pepper in a large skillet. Cook at medium-high heat.
- Coat baking dish with cooking spray.
- Add chicken and cook for 4 minutes on each side.
- Remove from the dish and let it stand for about 5 minutes.
- Cook pasta according to package directions
- Cut the zucchini and squash in ½ inch slices, and discard the cores. Slice them into thin strips, lengthwise.
- Heat the non stick skillet over medium high heat. Add olive oil and stir.
- Add zucchini, asparagus, squash and bell pepper. Cook for about 3 more minutes
- Sprinkle the salt and garlic.
- Remove the skillet from heat.
- Mix broth and flour.
- Add the mixture to the skillet.
- Bring to a boil and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring in between.
- Add cheese and stir in the mixture until it melts.
- Add pasta, chicken and vegetables.
- Sprinkle with black pepper and parsley.
Trivia
- Asparagus has a strong root system.
- Once spring begins, the buds in the root transform into spears which can grow 6 inches per day during in a period of 2 to 3 months.
Asparagus has been used to treat toothache and poor eye sight in the past.