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Lemon Chicken Pasta

A bright and flavorful garlic lemon chicken pasta, perfect for summer! Ready in just 20 minutes, it's a great way to use fresh garden vegetables.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Lemon Chicken Pasta
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 24 minutes
Servings: 5
Calories: 685kcal

Ingredients

Pasta:

  • 16 oz mini farfalle (or preferred bite-size pasta)

Chicken:

  • 2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Seasoning

  • Salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp garlic powder, divided
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning, divided
  • ½ tsp onion powder

Cooking Oil & Butter:

  • 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 4 tbsp butter

Vegetables:

  • 1 zucchini, chopped
  • 1 yellow squash, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Finishing Touches:

  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

Cook the Pasta:

  • Prepare pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Prepare & Cook the Chicken:

  • Season chicken on both sides with salt, pepper, lemon zest, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp Italian seasoning, and onion powder.
  • Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook chicken for 3-5 minutes per side until fully cooked. Remove, cover with foil, and let rest.

Sauté the Vegetables:

  • Add 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet.
  • Sauté zucchini and squash with salt, pepper, remaining garlic powder, and Italian seasoning for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

Combine Everything:

  • Add hot pasta to the skillet with butter and lemon juice. Toss until butter melts.
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese and mix well.

Serve:

  • Slice the chicken and add it back to the skillet.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

  • Parmesan: Use freshly grated for the best texture and flavor.
  • Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed makes a difference!
  • Vegetables: Swap in broccoli, asparagus, or spinach.
  • Pasta: Works well with any short pasta shape.

Nutrition

Serving: 5g | Calories: 685kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 505mg | Potassium: 816mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 897IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 295mg | Iron: 5mg
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