Description
A comforting dish of tender chicken, al dente pasta, and vibrant veggies, brightened by zesty lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (454 g) mini farfalle pasta, or any bite-size pasta
- 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, divided
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 yellow squash, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter (57 g)
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (60 g)
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (95 g)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped (15 g)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season and cook the chicken: Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, lemon zest, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, and onion powder. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for 3–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
- Cook the vegetables: In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the chopped zucchini and yellow squash. Season with salt, pepper, remaining ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning. Cook for about 2 minutes, then add minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Combine everything: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with butter and lemon juice. Toss until the butter melts and everything is evenly coated. Stir in the parmesan cheese and toss to combine.
- Add chicken and finish: Slice the cooked chicken and return it to the pan. Toss well to combine all ingredients.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and extra parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best results. Feel free to incorporate seasonal veggies for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 75mg