Garlic Herb Chicken & Veg Pasta (Print Version)

Roasted garlic-herb chicken with crisp vegetables and penne tossed in a light, aromatic sauce.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
06 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
07 - ½ teaspoon salt
08 - ½ teaspoon black pepper

→ Vegetables

09 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
10 - 1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons
11 - 1 small red onion, sliced
12 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - 1 cup broccoli florets
14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Pasta

15 - 12 ounces penne pasta
16 - ¼ cup reserved pasta water

→ Finishing

17 - ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
18 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
19 - Zest of 1 lemon

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine chicken breasts with olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss well to coat.
03 - Place chicken on one side of the prepared tray. Arrange bell pepper, zucchini, onion, cherry tomatoes, and broccoli on the other side. Drizzle vegetables with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Toss to coat and spread in a single layer.
04 - Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F) and vegetables are tender. Remove from oven. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
05 - Meanwhile, cook penne in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water, then drain.
06 - In a large skillet over medium heat, combine cooked pasta, roasted vegetables, sliced chicken, and reserved pasta water. Toss gently to combine and heat through.
07 - Stir in Parmesan, fresh parsley, and lemon zest. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste.
08 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and parsley.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The roasted chicken stays impossibly juicy while developing this incredible garlicky herb crust
  • Everything cooks on one tray which means minimal cleanup and maximum flavor
  • That pasta water trick makes the sauce cling to every single piece of penne
02 -
  • Don't crowd the vegetables on the baking sheet or they'll steam instead of roast
  • The pasta water is not optional it's what transforms this from a pile of ingredients into a cohesive dish
  • Letting the chicken rest before slicing is the difference between juicy and dry meat
03 -
  • Prep all your vegetables before starting the chicken they need to go into the oven at the same time
  • If you have time let the chicken sit with the rub for 30 minutes before cooking for deeper flavor
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