Description
Roasted Pepper Chicken Pasta brings together smoky grilled peppers and tender chicken in a quick weeknight meal that sparks excitement at your dinner table. Creamy sauce and perfectly seasoned protein make this dish a total crowd-pleaser that comes together faster than you can order takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups chicken breast
- 10.5 ounces whole wheat penne
- 2 medium bell peppers (red and yellow)
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium red onion
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F, ensuring the rack is positioned in the center to guarantee even roasting of the ingredients.
- Dice 2 cups of chicken breast into uniform 1-inch cubes for consistent cooking and quick heat absorption.
- Slice 2 medium bell peppers (red and yellow) and 1 medium red onion into bite-sized pieces that will roast evenly.
- Combine chicken, bell peppers, and red onion in a large mixing bowl, drizzling 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkling 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence over the ingredients.
- Toss the mixture thoroughly to ensure every piece gets coated with seasoning and oil.
- Spread the seasoned chicken and vegetables across a baking tray in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding to help ingredients caramelize properly.
- Roast in the preheated 400F oven for 20 to 25 minutes, checking that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F and vegetables turn golden brown.
- While chicken roasts, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil for the pasta.
- Add 10.5 ounces whole wheat penne to boiling water, cooking according to package directions until pasta reaches al dente texture.
- Drain pasta completely in a colander, shaking to remove excess water.
- Transfer cooked pasta to a serving dish, then gently fold in the roasted chicken and vegetables until well combined.
- Serve immediately while ingredients are hot and flavors are most vibrant.
Notes
- Swap bell peppers for seasonal vegetables like zucchini or asparagus to keep the dish fresh and interesting.
- Use gluten-free penne for a celiac-friendly version that doesn’t compromise on taste.
- Check chicken doneness with a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F for food safety without overcooking.
- Let vegetables caramelize slightly by spreading them in a single layer, which concentrates their natural sweetness and adds depth to the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg