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
16 ounces mini farfalle pasta (or any bite-size pasta)
2–3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, divided
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 zucchini, chopped
1 yellow squash, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
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.
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.
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.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with butter and lemon juice. Toss until butter is melted. Stir in parmesan until creamy.
Slice or chop the rested chicken and add it to the skillet. Toss gently.
Garnish with fresh parsley and additional parmesan if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice for 30 minutes before cooking.
Swap zucchini or squash for bell peppers or asparagus depending on season.
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