Description
Lemon Chicken Pasta is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and pasta, all enveloped in a zesty lemon sauce. This recipe is not only quick to prepare—taking just 25 minutes—but it also offers a delightful burst of fresh flavors that brighten up any meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends with its delicious taste and inviting presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz mini farfalle pasta (or any bite-size pasta)
- 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 yellow squash, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, lemon zest, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and onion powder. In a skillet over medium-high heat, warm 2 tbsp olive oil and cook chicken for about 3–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and sauté zucchini and yellow squash seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning for about 2 minutes. Add minced garlic for another 30 seconds.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sautéed vegetables in the skillet along with butter and lemon juice. Toss to coat evenly.
- Slice the cooked chicken and return it to the skillet; mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Serve garnished with parsley and extra parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg