Lemon chicken pasta

Lemon chicken pasta

By Alexander Ferreira
10’ Prep time
15’ Cook time
25’ Total time
650 Calories
5 Serving

Summary

This easy lemon chicken pasta recipe is bright, fresh, and packed full of flavor, but most importantly is uses your favorite summer vegetables and is ready in less than 30 minutes!
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Step by Step

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Step 1

Cook pasta according to package instructions. 16 ounces mini farfalle pasta
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Step 2

Season chicken on both sides, with salt and pepper, lemon zest, and ½ tsp EACH of garlic powder, Italian seasoning and onion powder. Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add seasoned chicken and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side, flipping once, until cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm while it rests. 2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts,Salt and freshly ground black pepper,1 teaspoon lemon zest
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Step 3

Cook Veggies: Add another tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Once hot, add the chopped zucchini and yellow squash. Season with salt and pepper, ½ tsp garlic powder and ½ tsp Italian seasoning. Cook,on medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. 1 zucchini,1 yellow squash,3 cloves garlic
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Step 4

Finish: Add hot cooked pasta to the pan, along with the butter and lemon juice. Toss everything to combine, until butter has melted. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and toss to combine. Chop the chicken and return to the pan. 4 Tablespoons butter,¼ cup fresh lemon juice,1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
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Step 5

Serve garnished with parsley and additional parmesan cheese, if desired.

Ingredient

  • Butter
    Butter
  • Onion powder
    Onion powder
    0.5 teaspoon
  • Butter
    Butter
    57 g
  • Freshly grated parmesan cheese
    Freshly grated parmesan cheese
    95 g
  • Garlic
    Garlic
    3 cloves
  • Fresh chopped parsley
    Fresh chopped parsley
  • Freshly grated parmesan cheese
    Freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • Fresh chopped parsley
    Fresh chopped parsley
    15 g
  • Zucchini
    Zucchini
    1
  • Lemon zest
    Lemon zest
    1 teaspoon
  • Boneless skinless chicken breasts
    Boneless skinless chicken breasts
    2
  • Olive oil
    Olive oil
    3 tablespoons
  • Italian seasoning
    Italian seasoning
    1 teaspoon
  • Mini farfalle pasta
    Mini farfalle pasta
    454 g
  • Yellow squash
    Yellow squash
    1
  • Fresh lemon juice
    Fresh lemon juice
    60 g
  • Garlic powder
    Garlic powder
    1 teaspoon
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