Looking for a quick and easy dinner idea? Try this all-in-one meal, full of flavor and fresh vegetables. If zucchini isn’t your thing, try asparagus or sugar snap peas.
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
8 oz (half box) linguine or fettucine
1 lb zucchini, halved cross-wise and sliced into thin moons
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
5 oz soft goat cheese
2-3 tsp olive oil
salt and pepper
Preheat oven to 350F and coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Heat 1 tsp oil in a large skillet. Season chicken with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper. Sear chicken on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Arrange chicken on prepared baking sheet and bake in oven for 20-25 minutes until done.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to boil. Add 1 tsp salt and pasta, cooking according to package directions until al dente, about 8 minutes.
Heat additional 1-2 tsp oil in skillet chicken was seared in and add onions and zucchini. Saute for 5 minutes and stir in garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Saute another 2 minutes.
Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup of the water. Add goat cheese to pasta and reserved water, stirring well until creamy. Stir in zucchini mixture. Top with 1/4 tsp pepper.
Nestle cooked chicken breasts into pasta and serve immediately.
