Summer Skillet Pasta With Chicken

Summer skillet pasta with chicken is a delicious, light skillet pasta I came up with recently when I had a ton of veggies from our summer garden and a hankering for a good pasta dish. I didn’t want anything too heavy on that hot summer evening, but something that was filling and fresh and yummy. It was so easy to put together! The best part of this skillet recipe is its versatility. The possibilities are endless! Mix and match any veggies you have on hand, and toss in with some seasonings and your choice of pasta and you’ll have a hearty and healthy dinner on the table in no time!

Summer Skillet Pasta with Chicken Ingredients

Fresh vegetables, tender chunks of chicken breast, spaghetti, zesty Italian seasoning, and some light cream cheese melt together to create a creamy, healthy pasta dinner that everyone loves! Serve with a simple green salad and some crusty bread for the perfect weeknight dinner.

Vegetable oil – Add this to the pan to saute the chicken. Chicken breasts – Boneless chicken breasts can be cut in half or pounded if you would like a thinner chicken. Montreal chicken seasoning – Season the chicken Garlic – Saute for a rich garlicky flavor. Onion – A fresh onion is sweet and sour with a soft and crisp taste. Red and yellow bell peppers – Slice the bell peppers ahead of time. Long thin strips cook well together. Zucchini – Wash and dry the zucchini then slice them into bite-sized pieces. You do not need to Diced tomatoes – Make it easy by using a can of diced tomatoes. Zesty Italian dry seasoning packet – Find this in the seasoning isle and it is life changing! You can add it to poultry of any kind or vegetables when cooking. It is one of the best seasoning packets out there! Basil – Everything is better with basil! This is always a favorite fresh herb to throw into a dish. Chicken broth – Add extra flavor to the dish with chicken broth. Chicken broth is a great way to cook pasta and enhance the flavors altogether. Skim milk – Gives a creamy and smooth sauce overtop the skillet pasta. Parmesan cheese – We used the grated kind that comes in a canister with a green lid. This is easy to sprinkle or spread for this summer skillet. Light cream cheese – Creamy and decadent, this cream cheese will add just the right amount of sauce over top the pasta. Spaghetti – A light noodle is perfect for soaking in the flavor and gives a thick bite each time. Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions.

How to Make Summer Skillet Pasta with Chicken

This summer skillet pasta recipe is low in calories but high in flavor. That’s because instead of using heavy cream, butter, or lots of oil, I use Skinny Cow Creamy Swiss cheese wedges to add creamy texture and flavor to the dish. Those little wedges come in handy for so many recipes! They melt smoothly when tossed in with spaghetti, hot veggies, and chicken.

Make it a Vegetarian Summer Skillet Pasta

Bright, crisp vegetables really are the star of this dinner. And you can make this recipe vegetarian in a snap! Just omit the chicken, and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. It’s not just for spring or summer either; you can add fall or winter vegetables to create a whole new recipe as the seasons change.

Summer – Tomatoes, red, yellow, and green peppers, yellow squash, beans, zucchini, greens, eggplant and so many more! Spring – Cauliflower, radishes, and asparagus are best during the springtime. Fall – Cabbage, radishes, beets, and garlic can be made during the fall season. Winter – Kale, brussel sprouts, carrots, swiss chard, parsnips, and broccoli have the perfect vegetable mixture during the cold months.

More Favorite Pasta Recipes

I really have to stop myself from making pasta every night of the week. There are so many recipes that are full of flavor. Try a few of these tried and true favorites!