---
title: Pan-Seared Chicken & Orecchiette Primavera
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/pan-seared-chicken-and-orecchiette-primavera-551c3c756ced6e8f548b456c
prep time: 20 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 40 minutes
difficulty: medium
allergens:
  - Wheat
  - Milk
tags: []
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 2600
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights: []
nutrition:
  calories: 808
  protein: 61
  fat: 22
  carbohydrates: 90
  fiber: 9
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Pasta%20Recipes/pan-seared-chicken-orecchiette-primavera.avif"
---
Bring a #large pot{} of water to a boil with a large pinch of @salt{}. Meanwhile, halve, peel, and dice @yellow onion{2%unit}. Mince or grate @garlic{4%clove}. Finely chop @parsley{2%bunch}(divided). Trim and discard the bottom inch of @asparagus{2%bunch}, then cut into 1-inch pieces. Core, seed, and remove the white veins from @green bell pepper{2%unit}. Cut into strips, then into 1/2-inch cubes. Cut the @broccoli florets{2%unit} into bite-sized florets.

Fill a #large bowl{} with ice water. Add the broccoli to the boiling water for 4-5 minutes, ~{5%minutes}, until bright green and crisp-tender. Remove from water with a #slotted spoon{} and reserve in the ice bath. Add the asparagus to the boiling water for 2-3 minutes, ~{3%minutes}, until bright green and crisp-tender. Reserve in the ice bath with the broccoli. Keep the water boiling on the stove for the pasta later!

Heat 2 teaspoons @olive oil{2%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium heat. Season @chicken breasts{4%unit} on both sides with salt and @pepper{}. Add the chicken to the pan and cook 4-5 minutes per side, ~{5%minutes} per side, until juices run clear when pierced. Set aside.

Add the @orecchiette pasta{12%oz} to the boiling water and cook for 9-10 minutes, ~{10%minutes}, until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.

Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in the same pan over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for 6-8 minutes, ~{8%minutes}, tossing, until softened. Add the garlic and 1/4 teaspoon @chili flakes{2%tsp} (or more if you like!) and cook for ~{30%seconds}, until fragrant. Season with salt and pepper.

Slice the chicken against the grain, then add it to the pan along with the pasta, broccoli, asparagus, @sour cream{½%cup}, half the @Parmesan cheese{½%cup}(divided), half the parsley, and a splash of pasta water. Toss to combine, then season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve sprinkled with remaining parsley and Parmesan and enjoy!