Zucchini with chicken and pasta
6 servings
40 minutes
Zucchini with chicken and pasta is a cozy dish embodying harmony of flavors and textures. Tender chicken fillet infused with bay leaf aroma pairs with soft zucchini pieces, sweet carrots, and spicy onions. Pasta soaked in rich broth makes the dish hearty and nutritious. This dish may evoke simple family dinners when the aroma of stewed vegetables and freshly cooked chicken fills the home with warmth. It likely originates from traditional European cuisine where simple, accessible ingredients combine. It can be served as a standalone dish or topped with grated cheese for a rich flavor. Such a dish is perfect for a cozy dinner when you crave something tender and nourishing.
1
Boil the chicken fillet in salted water for 30 minutes (you can add a bay leaf).
- Chicken breast fillet: 500 g
- Bay leaf: to taste
- Salt: to taste
2
While the chicken is boiling, chop the onion, carrot, and garlic in a blender (not too finely). You can grate the carrot, chop the onion finely, and crush the garlic. Whatever is easier for you.
- Onion: 2 pieces
- Carrot: 2 pieces
- Garlic: to taste
3
Peel the zucchini and cut it into small cubes.
- Zucchini: 2 pieces
4
Make a sauté from a mixture of carrots, onions, and garlic. After 5 minutes, add zucchini and simmer on low heat for another 15 minutes.
- Onion: 2 pieces
- Carrot: 2 pieces
- Garlic: to taste
- Zucchini: 2 pieces
5
Put the pasta to boil (you can use broth from chicken fillet). Cook them according to the instructions on the package.
- Pasta: to taste
6
Cut the boiled chicken into small cubes.
- Chicken breast fillet: 500 g
7
Add chicken to the frying pan and simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Chicken breast fillet: 500 g
8
Drain the pasta and add the mixture from the pan to the pot.
9
Cheese can be added to make it more filling.
- Ground pepper blend: to taste
