This Chicken Pasta Primavera recipe comes together in just 30 minutes and is packed with tender chicken, fresh veggies, and a delicious cream sauce.

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I’m a big fan of easy pasta recipes, especially ones that include chicken and lots of veggies. This easy Chicken Pasta Primavera recipe is made with tender chicken breasts, colorful fresh veggies, and a delicious cream sauce. It’s a full meal that comes together in just 30 minutes. It’s also extremely versatile, so feel free to use up whatever veggies you might have hanging out in your fridge!

Overhead view of Pasta Primavera with chicken in a skillet.

Easy Chicken Pasta Primavera Recipe

Did you know that despite primavera meaning ‘spring’ in Italian, pasta primavera is actually an American creation? It first gained popularity in the 1970s, but I’m here to bring it back with a protein-packed twist! If you’re anything like me, you’ll love how quick, easy, and satisfying this creamy pasta primavera with chicken is. It’s made with juicy chicken breasts, vibrant vegetables, and a rich, creamy sauce that ties everything together. It’s a wholesome, well-rounded meal, and my whole family loves it.

Budget-Saving Tips

  • Clear your fridge: This chicken pasta primavera recipe is extremely versatile. You can mix and match it with other vegetables you have to hand or any fresh veggies that are in season and will cook in relatively the same amount of time. This is also a great recipe to use up any leftover veggies in your fridge to help reduce food waste in your kitchen. I’ve shared some suggestions for different vegetables you can use below, but feel free to get creative!
  • Try frozen veggies: I already use frozen peas in this recipe, but you can use other frozen vegetables as well. They’re a great option to save money and time without compromising on flavor or nutrition. You won’t need to thaw them, but you’ll likely need to sauté them for a few minutes longer to heat them through and remove excess moisture.
  • Use chicken thighs: I do prefer the white meat of chicken breasts in this recipe, but if you want to save even more money, feel free to use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are usually pretty thin already, so you probably won’t need to pound them.