Description
A delightful dish featuring succulent chicken, tender pasta, and fresh veggies in a creamy, zesty lemon sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 8 ounces pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 medium yellow squash, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 lemon (juice and zest)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: In a pasta pot, bring water to a boil, adding a generous amount of salt. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Once done, drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until it bubbles gently.
- Cook the chicken: Add the cubed chicken to the skillet, seasoning it lightly with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5–7 minutes until it turns golden brown and is cooked through.
- Add the vegetables: Toss in the sliced zucchini, yellow squash, and minced garlic. Stir everything together, letting the vegetables soften for about 3–5 minutes.
- Combine with pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, using tongs to gently toss everything together.
- Flavor it up: Squeeze the juice of the lemon into the skillet and add the lemon zest. Stir to combine.
- Cheesy goodness: Sprinkle in the grated parmesan cheese, stirring until it melts and coats the pasta evenly. Season with more salt and pepper to your liking.
- Serve & enjoy: Serve the pasta warm, garnished with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of flavor and color.
Notes
Customize with other veggies like spinach or bell peppers, and try alternate cooking methods like air frying the chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: lemon chicken pasta, chicken pasta, creamy pasta, easy dinner recipes, summer pasta