Description
A refreshing and flavorful summer dish featuring spaghetti, chicken, zucchini, and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add the minced garlic and sliced zucchini to the skillet, cooking until the zucchini is tender.
- Drain the spaghetti and add it to the skillet, tossing to combine.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the chicken and add more vegetables.
- Feel free to add other seasonal vegetables like bell peppers or cherry tomatoes.
- This dish can be served warm or cold as a pasta salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Zesty Summer Spaghetti, Chicken, Zucchini, Parmesan, Summer Pasta