Description
Chicken Pasta Milano is a quick and easy meal that combines tender chicken pieces with pasta, fresh vegetables, and a creamy plant-based sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this flavorful and wholesome dish is perfect for busy weeknights or whenever you crave a comforting dinner. Enhanced with vibrant veggies, fresh herbs, and a nutty plant-based cheese topping, it delivers balanced nutrition and versatile options to suit your preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 300g pasta of choice, cooked al dente
Vegetables
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (natural)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 cup spinach leaves, fresh
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Sauce and Flavorings
- 3/4 cup cream (plant-based)
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish
- Fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan-style cheese (plant-based), grated
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Slice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season lightly with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil (natural) in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken until golden brown and fully cooked, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add a little more olive oil (natural) if needed. Add minced garlic, red bell pepper strips, and cherry tomatoes. Sauté for about 4 minutes until soft and fragrant. Stir in fresh spinach leaves and cook just until wilted.
- Create the Sauce: Pour in plant-based cream along with vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) and a splash of apple cider vinegar (natural). Stir well and cook over medium heat, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly due to the natural gelling agent in the cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine Pasta and Chicken: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce and vegetables. Fold in the cooked chicken pieces. Toss gently to ensure the pasta is evenly coated and all flavors are combined.
- Garnish and Serve: Turn off heat and scatter chopped fresh basil over the dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan-style cheese (plant-based). Serve immediately while warm and comforting.
Notes
- Cook pasta al dente to maintain perfect texture in the sauce.
- Do not overcook the chicken to keep it juicy and tender.
- Use fresh ingredients like basil and ripe tomatoes for enhanced flavor.
- Adjust cream thickness by stirring slowly to reach desired consistency without losing richness.
- Season gradually, tasting as you go to balance salt, pepper, and acidity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: chicken pasta, quick dinner, creamy pasta, plant-based cream, easy weeknight meal, Italian pasta, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
