Description
This Lemon Chicken Pasta is a bright, comforting dinner made with juicy chicken, farfalle pasta, sautéed zucchini, and a zesty lemon-parmesan sauce. Quick, flavorful, and family-friendly—perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
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16 ounces mini farfalle pasta (or any bite-size pasta)
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2–3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, divided
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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1 zucchini, chopped
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1 yellow squash, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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4 tablespoons butter
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1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
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1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
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1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
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Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
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While pasta cooks, season both sides of chicken breasts with salt, pepper, lemon zest, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning, and onion powder.
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Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 3–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken, cover with foil, and rest.
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In the same skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add zucchini and yellow squash. Season with salt, pepper, remaining garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Sauté for 2 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
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Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with butter and lemon juice. Toss until butter is melted. Stir in parmesan until creamy.
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Slice or chop the rested chicken and add it to the skillet. Toss gently.
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Garnish with fresh parsley and additional parmesan if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
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For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice for 30 minutes before cooking.
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Swap zucchini or squash for bell peppers or asparagus depending on season.
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Leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth or water.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 615 Kcal
- Sugar: 3 G
- Sodium: 370 MG
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg