Zucchini Pasta II Recipe
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Zucchini Pasta II

By: njmom 
"I whipped this up tonight, trying to use some of the zucchini from our garden. I also threw in some leftover chicken and made a complete meal! Quick and easy!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (109)

What to Drink?

Wine Chardonnay
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package uncooked pasta shells
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1 zucchini, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup chopped cooked chicken
  • 1 ounce diced roasted red peppers
  • 2 tablespoons light cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta shells in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion and garlic until tender. Mix in the zucchini, and season with oregano, salt and pepper, and red pepper. Cook 10 minutes, until tender.
  3. Stir the chicken broth into the skillet, and cook 5 minutes, until heated through. Mix in the chicken, roasted red peppers, and cream cheese, and continue cooking 5 minutes. Serve over the cooked pasta, and top with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 321 | Total Fat: 6.6g | Cholesterol: 21mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2006 by ZRAFF   view full review
This is an awesome recipe. Thanks! I added 1 cup of sliced, fresh mushrooms & some white...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2006 by DMSKYBA   view full review
This was really good! I did a few things different. I took 3 costco frozen chicken breasts and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2010 by dixieland   view full review
This one is WONDERFUL! Not alot of fat and calories and my picky eater of a husband loved it!...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2008 by COOKINCHRISSY   view full review
This was really good, and the family loved it - even the kids! I doubled the zucchini and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2006 by sandstra   view full review
This was a great dish for entertaining a large group of friends. The chicken makes it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2009 by the mommy   view full review
Wow... I guess it's just me, but nothing about this recipe impressed me. It also looked...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2007 by capabayan   view full review
Great blend of flavors, especially with the red pepper! Added summer squash. Didn't have any...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2007 by HRS   view full review
Ya, really good. I used a zucchini and a yellow squash. Loved the flavor. I also did add more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2007 by niccimouse   view full review
excellent, flavorful, quick and easy! I added a little flour to thicken up the sauce and a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2008 by WebsByMegan Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Excellent!! I omitted the chicken and used light chive & onion cream cheese. Will definitely...

 

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