Spaghetti Primavera With Chicken Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyCuisine
CourseMethod
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Boneless chicken breast3/4 pound
 Mushrooms1/2 pound
 1 medium yellow or green bell pepper
 Scallions1 Bunch (100gm)
 Spaghetti1/2 pound
 5 tablespoons light olive or other vegetable oil
 2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed through a press
 1 teaspoon dried1/4 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Salt3/4 Teaspoon
 Black pepper1/4 Teaspoon

Directions

1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2 Meanwhile, cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes. Cut the mushrooms into 1/4 inch-thick slices. Cut the bell pepper into slivers. Coarsely chop the scallions.
3 Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook until al dente, 10 to 12 minutes or according to package directions.
4 Meanwhile, in a large skillet or flameproof casserole, warm 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add the chicken and saute until the chicken turns white, 2 to 3 minutes.
5 Add the mushrooms, bell pepper, scallions, garlic and remaining 3 tablespoons oil and saute until the vegetables are softened but not browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
6 Drain the spaghetti and add it to the skillet, along with the dill, salt and black pepper. Gently toss the ingredients together and serve hot.
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