Garlic Herb Chicken & Veg Pasta (Print Version)

Tender chicken roasted with garlic and herbs, paired with colorful vegetables and penne in a light sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
05 - 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
06 - 1 tsp dried oregano
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 1/2 tsp black pepper

→ Vegetables

09 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
10 - 1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons
11 - 1 small red onion, sliced
12 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - 1 cup broccoli florets

→ Pasta

14 - 12 oz penne pasta
15 - 1 tbsp olive oil
16 - 1/4 cup reserved pasta water

→ Finish

17 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
18 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
19 - zest of 1 lemon
20 - extra salt and pepper to taste

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine chicken breasts with olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss well to coat.
03 - Place chicken on one side of the prepared tray. Arrange bell pepper, zucchini, onion, cherry tomatoes, and broccoli on the other side. Drizzle vegetables with 1 tbsp olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Toss to coat and spread in a single layer.
04 - Roast for 20–25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F) and vegetables are tender. Remove from oven. Let chicken rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
05 - Meanwhile, cook penne in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain.
06 - In a large skillet over medium heat, combine cooked pasta, roasted vegetables, sliced chicken, and reserved pasta water. Toss gently to combine and heat through.
07 - Stir in Parmesan, fresh parsley, and lemon zest. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and parsley.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything roasts on one sheet pan so cleanup is literally just one piece of parchment paper
  • The pasta water trick creates an instant silky sauce that actually clings to every bite
  • You can swap whatever vegetables are wilting in your crisper drawer and it still works beautifully
02 -
  • Dont skip the pasta water step because its what transforms this from a pasta dish to a cohesive bowl where every bite is coated in flavor
  • Letting the chicken rest might feel like torture when youre hungry, but cutting into it immediately will let all those juices escape onto your cutting board instead of staying in the meat
03 -
  • If your chicken breasts are thick, pound them to even thickness so they cook at the same rate as the vegetables
  • Spread everything in a single crowded layer on the tray because overlapping vegetables steam instead of roast
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