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Just thought I would share a yummy little recipe for anyone who's ready for some Spring flavors to wake up their tastebuds. =)

Zesty Chicken with Spring Vegetables over Pasta

(bear in mind that this is a recipe for one serving so just increase the amounts to suit your needs)

1 good-sized chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
1 small yellow summer squash cut into thin slices
1 small zucchini squash cut into thin slices
1 small to medium-sized plum tomato, chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 serving of cooked pasta, shape of your choice, hot
Italian salad dressing
Grated parmesan cheese

Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour approximately 1/8 cup of Italian dressing (per chicken breast) into the skillet with JUST A SPLASH of water. Add pieces of chicken & sautee until no longer pink, maybe 3 or 4 minutes. Add in slices of yellow squash and zucchini; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked thoroughly & squash is desired tenderness. Add in tomato just for the last minute--you don't want it to be overcooked, just enough to warm through & absorb some of the flavors.

Pour hot pasta into a bowl. Mix in chicken & veggies. Top with 1/4 cup Italian dressing (per serving) & parmesan cheese to preferred amount. Toss together until mixed well.

I wish I had a ditigal camera to show you how yummy this looks. It's so bright & colorful, it is as appealing to the eye as it is to the mouth . =)