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SPRING VEGETABLE AND CHICKEN PASTA BAKE MICHELE’S RECIPE CORNER
Inspired by TheSeasonedMom.com
INGREDIENTS
• 1/2 cup fresh chives, chopped and divided • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped and divided • 2 tsp minced garlic • 1/4 tsp salt • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided 3. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 35 minutes. 4. Uncover and stir. At this point, check the pasta to make sure it is al dente. If it’s undercooked,
• 1 cup cooked chicken, diced • 1 14-oz can artichokes, drained and quartered • 1 cup fresh asparagus pieces • 1/2 cup carrots, grated • 1 1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta • 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 425 F and
grease an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
Take a Break
2. In the prepared dish, stir together cooked chicken,
cover the dish and return to the oven until pasta is tender.
artichokes, asparagus, carrots, uncooked pasta, chicken broth, half the chives, half the parsley, garlic, salt, and 2 tbsp Parmesan.
5. Remove from oven and garnish with remaining
Parmesan, chives, and parsley.
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