This 30 Minute Chicken Vegetable Skillet Pasta is super quick and easy to make. It uses simple ingredients for a fresh flavorful meal the whole family will love!
Quick and easy chicken pasta recipes are the perfect way to feed a crowd. On busy days we all want to be able to get a delicious dinner on the table in under 30 minutes without sacrificing taste.
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I’m not going to lie, this girl loves her pasta. I keep my pantry stocked with loads of dried pasta so I can whip up a quick and tasty meal any day of the week. It’s my go-to dinner when life is crazy.
For me, keeping plenty of dinner ingredients in my pantry and freezer makes my life so much easier. On days when I’m working late I know I can whip up a fabulous dinner in a flash.
This recipe delivers with simple ingredients that you can find in your pantry. I store all my dried pasta in Rubbermaid® BRILLIANCE™ Pantry products.
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I’m a sucker for see through containers! I absolutely love opening my pantry door to see all my pretty pasta ingredients lined up. It makes it SO easy to grab what I need as quickly as possible. That works for me.
Tasty pasta recipes also work for me. This one uses boneless skinless chicken breasts, bell peppers and fabulous flavored dried pasta. I mean, I could eat this EVERY single day. It’s so freaking delicious!
I absolutely love fresh bell peppers so I used them in this recipe. You could easily substitute or add mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, spinach, broccoli, or any fresh vegetable you have on hand.
If you have fresh parsley you can use it. If you don’t have fresh parsley you can use dried parsley. Some days it’s easier to use dried herbs because they are already in your pantry.
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We use Rubbermaid® BRILLIANCE™ products for storing leftovers and meal prepping as well. My cupboards are filled with them. So is my fridge and freezer. This recipe is perfect for meal prepping.
Tips for Organizing Your Pantry:
- Remove everything first.
- Clean surfaces inside pantry thoroughly.
- Throw away any out of date items.
- Set aside surplus items to donate to your local food bank.
- Place dried pasta and spices in containers.
- Start adding things back in pantry. Place items you use the most at eye level. Place items you use less often below and above eye level.
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Now onto the recipe for this amazing 30 Minute Chicken and Vegetable Skillet Pasta!
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This 30 Minute Chicken and Vegetable Skillet Pasta is super quick and easy to make. It uses simple ingredients for a fresh flavorful meal the whole family will love!
- 8 ounces uncooked dried penne pasta
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken, cut into 1 to 2 inch strips
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow pepper, chopped
- 1 orange pepper, chopped
- 2 medium shallots, diced
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh or dried parsley
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Cook penne according to the package directions. Once cooked, measure out 1/2 cup of the pasta water and set aside for later. Drain the pasta and set aside.
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Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken to pan and cook for approximately 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. You want to cook the chicken until juices run clear and chicken is no longer pink. Sprinkle salt and pepper on the chicken and mix well.
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Add red, yellow, orange peppers and shallots to pan. Cook for 4 to 7 minutes, allowing peppers and shallots to brown on edges. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.
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Add balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water and cooked penne pasta to pan. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring while ingredients come together.
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Sprinkle with fresh or dried parsley.
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Edyta at Innocent Delight says
This pasta looks amazing. I’d love to have it for dinner tonight.
Kim Beaulieu says
Thanks so much Edyta. Hope you give it a try!
Allison Mattina says
You had me at quick and easy. The bonus word was pasta since our family can go through pounds of it, it feels like. ha!
Kim Beaulieu says
Thanks Allison. We’re the same way. Pasta is a way of life in our house.
sandi says
I love how those containers can help organize my pantry.
Kim Beaulieu says
I love the look of them and they seal so nicely.
Joyce says
This pasta looks phenomenal and super al dente! 😀 and thanks so much for recommending the rubbermaid brilliance line. I have never seen these before and I love how stackable and neat they look! 😀
Kim Beaulieu says
Thanks so much Joyce. I’m a serious pasta fanatic. I’m also a serious container addict! These ones are perfect for pasta and spices.
Andrea @ Cooking with Mamma C says
Those clear containers of pasta are giving me life! I’d be happy every time I looked in my pantry! Your recipe looks so delicious too.
Kim Beaulieu says
Thanks Andrea. I love being able to see all my dried pasta lined up in containers. It makes me so happy.
Jenny | Honey and Birch says
I was just looking for containers for my kitchen. My pasta is all over the place!
Kim Beaulieu says
You will love these containers Jenny. They look amazing and seal like a dream.
Gina @Running to the Kitchen says
Hello dinner! This looks so flavorful and delicious!
Kim Beaulieu says
Ha, thanks Gina.
Amanda says
Tasty, quick recipe, and bonus: low salt, too! The pasta look lovely in those containers, but after cooking pasta for decades, I still can’t remember how long to cook each shape. I would be full of regrets if I did not store them in their original packaging. Life is too short for regrets.
Kim Beaulieu says
Thanks so much Amanda. I’m so glad you liked it. I have high BP so I’m always trying to find ways to cut my sodium a bit.
Ha, I love your comment so much. I agree, life is way too short for regrets of any kind. A little tip I’ll share with you so you won’t have any pasta regrets: I cut the part of the bag that says how long to cook it and I take it to the bottom or hide it inside the jars. I’m way too forgetful to throw out instructions so I had to get creative. I use mason jars a lot too and I’ll tape the time on the bottom of the jars then flip them over when needed. Even our dog treats go in mason jars and I just cut the flavour part off and line the jar with it so it looks pretty. I’m a bit of an OCD weirdo! Ha!
Jennifer Casazza says
I am wondering which size best fits a typical 16 or 12 oz box of pasta? I love these containers and have used them for my flour, sugar etc. I want to get some now for my pasta.
Kim Beaulieu says
Hi Jennifer. Sorry, I’ve been off work for some time due to some health issues. Finally back to work and trying to catch up. I apologize for leaving you hanging for so long.
I just made a note to measure it out for you tomorrow.