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Pollo Alla Primavera Recipe From Twin Cities Dads Group

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Here is the recipe they shared on WCCO Mid-Morning.

Pollo alla Primavera, aka Chicken with Vegetables from Twin Cities Dads Group

  • 1 pound angel hair pasta (16 ounces)
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 medium can (14 ounce) diced tomatoes
  • 1 small can (10 ounce) diced tomatoes and green chile peppers
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut to 6-8 pieces each
  • 1/2 teaspoon each basil, rosemary, thyme, garlic powder - mixed together
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1. Boil angel hair pasta 8-10 minutes.

2. Mince the garlic cloves. Place the minced garlic, olive oil, and bell peppers into a large skillet and sauté until almost tender. Add both cans of tomatoes and simmer over medium low heat for 10 minutes. Remove to a bowl (or use two skillets for steps 2 and 3 simultaneously).

3. Melt butter and oil in skillet, add chicken and cook medium to medium low until no longer pink. 5-10 minutes.

Serve vegetables over pasta, place the chicken on top. Sprinkle with the herb mixture and cheese.

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