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Easy Garlic Chicken & Veggie Rotini

This simple and delicious garlic chicken and veggie rotini recipe comes together quickly and makes for perfect meal-prep lunches or a satisfying family dinner.
4
45 min
TOTAL TIME
600
CALORIES
$1.46
PER SERVING
Easy Garlic Chicken & Veggie Rotini
Directions
9 STEPS
15 min
PREP TIME
30 min
COOK TIME
45 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a large pot, cook whole grain whole wheat rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Add diced chicken breast, 1 teaspoon oregano, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook for 6-7 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
4
In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and sliced carrots. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
5
Add sliced zucchini and yellow squash to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender.
6
Stir in chopped kale and remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Cook for 1-2 minutes until kale starts to wilt.
7
Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add minced garlic to the empty side. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then mix it with the vegetables.
8
Add the cooked rotini pasta and chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Sprinkle the remaining 1 teaspoon of oregano and stir until everything is evenly incorporated.
9
Remove the skillet from heat. Let the pasta mixture cool for about 10 minutes before transferring it into containers for meal prep or serve it immediately for a family dinner.
Health Info
Macros
61g
CARBS
27g
FAT
34g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
LACTOSE FREE
GLUTEN FREE
MEDITERRANEAN
Contains these allergens
WHEAT
Frequently Asked Questions
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